Introduction
Ed Reed is an American football player who played for the Baltimore Ravens safety from (September 11, 1978) in St Rose, Louisiana. He is considered one of the greatest safeties of all time. Reed, became known for both his ball-hawking ways on the field. And as a lead-by-example locker-room presence during a career that spanned more than a decade mostly spent with the Baltimore Ravens. Along with his 11 pick-6s. He was always a ball hawk reading the opposing offense and making game-changing plays. Which ensures his status as one of the most feared defensive players. Reed was an instrumental figure in helping the Ravens capture Super Bowl XLVII. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
Match Records and Career Stats
During his great career in the NFL. Ed Reed was a mainstay on the defense of both the Ravens and later played for the Houston Texans and New York Jets. He made big plays, he forced turnovers, and that defined his career.
Career Overview:
- Total NFL Matches: 174
- Interceptions: 64
- Tackles: 643
- Forced Fumbles: 11
- Defensive Touchdowns: 7
Reed specialized in creating turnovers namely, interceptions and became a cornerstone of the Raven’s defense for more than a decade
Takedowns Record in Table Format
| Season | Team | Games Played | Total Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 85 |
| 2003 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 71 |
| 2004 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 76 |
| 2005 | Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 37 |
| 2006 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 60 |
| 2007 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 39 |
| 2008 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 41 |
| 2009 | Baltimore Ravens | 12 | 50 |
| 2010 | Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 16 |
| 2011 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 52 |
| 2012 | Baltimore Ravens | 16 | 58 |
| 2013 | Houston Texans / NY Jets | 14 | 58 |
| Total | 174 | 643 |
Reed’s consistency and ability to make critical tackles were key elements in his Hall of Fame career.
Key Wins and Milestones
His decade-plus career is filled with individual accolades and team accomplishments. His leadership and contributions to the Raven’s defense were huge reasons for their success.
Team Achievements:
- Super Bowl Champion
- Super Bowl XLVII (Baltimore Ravens) – 2013
- AFC Championships
- 2012 (Baltimore Ravens)
- 2008 (Baltimore Ravens)
- AFC North Division Titles
- 2003 (Baltimore Ravens)
- 2006 (Baltimore Ravens)
- 2011 (Baltimore Ravens)
- 2012 (Baltimore Ravens)
Personal Achievements:
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- 2004
- Nine-time Pro Bowl Selection
- 2003, 2004, 2006–2012
- Five-time First-Team All-Pro
- 2004, 2006–2008, 2010
- NFL Interceptions Leader
- 2004, 2008, 2010
Reed was known for his ability to turn defense into offense, often scoring defensive touchdowns or setting up key plays with his interceptions.
Family and Personal Life
Reed hails from Louisiana, born and raised in a tight-knit family. Growing up in the small Louisiana town of St. Rose, it was there that Embry’s character and work ethic were crafted. He married his long-time significant other and has kids. The Alabama native has often been shy about his family life, frequently shielding them from the limelight.
In his post-football-playing career, Reed has been no stranger to lending a hand and giving back to the community by mentoring the youth. He often participates in football camps and clinics allowing younger players to work on their skill sets. Off the field, Reed has led more by example, especially helping to inspire the next generation of student-athletes through an arduous focus on education and community service.
News + Recent Coverage
Ed Reed is still a household name by 2024, not only due to his on-field career but for his coaching and work in the community as well. Reed spent one year at his alma mater, the University of Miami as Defensive Backs Coach, after retiring from the NFL He also joined the Buffalo Bills as a coaching staff consultant.
More recently, the discussions have been centered on Reed landing larger roles as a coach in the NFL or college football. With that kind of experience and football intelligence, it’s a no-brainer he would be highly sought after. In addition, Reed is active in his Ed Reed Foundation, an organization that supports providing underprivileged youth with educational resources and opportunities.
During a recent interview with People, Reed revealed that he would like to see his foundation grow even further to help more communities around the United States. He has also used his platform to speak out about player safety in the NFL and called for better care for retired players.
Net Worth & Financial Overview
As of 2024, Ed Reed’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million Cam Newton amassed a good portion of his fortune through high-profile NFL contracts, endorsements and post-football business enterprises. Reed was one of the top-paid players at his position while he played in the NFL and signed multi-million dollar contracts with the Baltimore Ravens and other teams.
Reed, who had lucrative contracts while he was in pro football has also dabbled in real estate and multiple business ventures. The role of advisor and coach has been another source of income for him regularly. Even with the monetary benefits that came as a result of his athletic success, Reed continues to reinvest those resources into helping others, especially via his charity foundation.
