| Jake Reed | |
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| Position(s): Wide Receiver |
Jersey #(s): 86 |
Born: September 28 1967  Covington, Georgia |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1991-2002 | |
| NFL Draft: 1991 / Round: 3 / Pick: 68 | |
| College: Grambling State | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Receptions | 450 |
| Receiving Yards | 6,999 |
| Touchdowns | 36 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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Willis "Jake" Reed (born September 28, 1967 in Covington, Georgia) is a former professional American football player who played for 12 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver from 1991 to 2002 for the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. Reed played football collegiately at Grambling State University and was selected by the Vikings in the 3rd round of the 1991 NFL Draft. In May of 2007, Reed took over ownership of the Frisco Thunder of the Intense Football League. The Frisco, Texas based team is in their second season as a professional Indoor football team.
NFL Career
Reed had four 1,000 yard seasons in his career with a career high of 85 receptions in 1994. He was second in receiving yards in the NFL with 1,320 in the 1996 season. Reed finished his career with 450 receptions for 6,999 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Trivia
Reed is former cornerback Dale Carter's half-brother.
