Cedric Reed

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Cedric Reed
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Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992 (age 32)
Cleveland, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Cleveland (TX)
College: Texas
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Cedric Reed (born October 9, 1992) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Texas. [1]

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College career

Reed made 32 starts for the Longhorns, tallying 37 career tackles for loss, 18 sacks, and six forced fumbles. [2]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Reed was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL draft. [3] On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Bills. [4] On September 11, 2015, the Bills signed Reed to their practice squad. [5] On July 30, 2016, Reed was released by the Bills. [6]

Miami Dolphins

Reed later signed with the Miami Dolphins. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Dolphins as part of final roster cuts. [7]

Los Angeles Wildcats

In October 2019, Reed was picked by the Los Angeles Wildcats as part of the 2020 XFL Draft's open phase. [8] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [9]

Personal life

Reed’s cousin, Jonathan Marshall, currently plays in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [10]

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References

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  2. Roto - Cedric Reed
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