Malik Reed

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Malik Reed
Malik Reed WFT vs. Broncos (cropped).jpg
Reed with the Broncos in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-05) August 5, 1996 (age 27)
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Dothan (Dothan, Alabama)
College: Nevada
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:151
Sacks:16.0
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:6
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Malik Reed (born August 5, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Nevada and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

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College career

Reed played at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2015 to 2018. [1] [2] During his career he had 203 tackles and 22 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+14 in
(1.86 m)
234 lb
(106 kg)
31+14 in
(0.79 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.85 s1.63 s2.83 s4.35 s6.89 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
19 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Denver Broncos

Reed signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019. [4] [5]

In Week 6 of the 2020 season against the New England Patriots, Reed recorded his first two sacks of the season on Cam Newton during the 18–12 win. [6] In Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Reed recorded another two sacks, this time on Patrick Mahomes, during the 43–16 loss. [7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 30, 2022, the Broncos traded Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers. [8]

Miami Dolphins

On March 20, 2023, Reed signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. [9] He was released on August 29, 2023. [10]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 27, 2023, Reed signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders. [11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4. [12] He was waived on December 21. [13]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On January 10, 2024, Reed was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. [14] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract. [15]

Personal life

Reed is a Christian. Reed is married to Cidavia Reed. [16]

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