Malik Reed

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Malik Reed
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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 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+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		234 lb
(106 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+3⁄8 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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References

  1. ↑ Murray, Chris (April 4, 2018). "Why Nevada moved its best defender, Malik Reed, to a position he's never played before". Reno Gazette-Journal . Gannett . Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ Lev, Michael (December 28, 2018). "Nevada LB Malik Reed hopes to bookend his career with another win in Tucson". Arizona Daily Star . Lee Enterprises . Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Malik Reed, Nevada, OLB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ Jhabvala, Nicki (August 11, 2019). "In Malik Reed, Broncos may have found their next undrafted gem". The Athletic . Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Jon (April 28, 2019). "Former Dothan High and University of Nevada football standout Malik Reed agrees to free agent deal with Denver Broncos". Dothan Eagle . Berkshire Hathaway . Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  8. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com.
  9. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign Malik Reed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ Mosher, Marcus (September 27, 2023). "Raiders add veteran pass rusher Malik Reed to practice squad". Raiders Wire. USA Today . Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  12. ↑ Damien, Levi (November 4, 2023). "Raiders sign LB Malik Reed off practice squad, waive WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders Wire. USA Today . Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  13. ↑ Damien, Levi. "Raiders waive DE Malik Reed, sign C Hroniss Grasu". Raiders Wire. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ Masala, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Dolphins sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts after 2023 season". USA Today .
  16. ↑ Kruse, Ethan (April 13, 2021). "Malik Reed - Everyday is a Blessing". His Huddle. Retrieved February 9, 2022.


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