D.J. Reed

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Enters his second season with the Lions in 2026 after spending time with the Jets (2022-24), Seahawks (2020-21) and 49ers (2018-19).
• In his eight seasons in the NFL, he has appeared in 112 games (81 starts), recording 451 career tackles (357 solo), 58 pass defenses, 12 tackles for loss, eight interceptions, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and 2.0 sacks.

COLLEGE

• Split his college career between Kansas State (2016-17), Cerritos College (2015) and Fresno State (2014), appearing in 35 games. He totaled 164 career tackles, 31 pass defenses, nine interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. As a returner, he finished with a 32.2-yard career kickoff-return average.
• 2018 (Temple): Played in 11 games between cornerback, kick returner and punt returner, with all his starts coming at cornerback. He recorded 47 total tackles, nine pass defenses, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. On kick return, he averaged 34.2 yards on 17 attempts and held a 14.9-yard average on punt returns.
• First-Team AP All-Big 12 (as a DB)
• Second-Team AP All-Big 12 (all-purpose)
• 2017 (Presbyterian College): Appeared in all 13 games, producing 75 total tackles, 19 pass defenses, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. He led the Big 12 and ranked fifth nationally in pass defenses (19) in 2016.
• Second-Team AP All-Big 12
• Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year
• He returned kickoffs for the final four games of the season, averaging 28.3 yards on nine attempts.
• 2016 (Presbyterian College): Played in 11 games, registering 42 total tackles, three pass defenses and two interceptions.
• 2015 (Presbyterian College): Utilized a redshirt year.

PERSONAL

• Attended Independence High School in Bakersfield, Calif., where he also played basketball.
• Son of Linda Reed.