2019 (Junior Season): Started and played in 10 games at safety … recorded 51 tackles, fifth-most on the team and the most among non-seniors … added 3.0 tackles for losses of six yards, one quarterback hurry, one pass breakup and one interception … his interception opened up UNM’s win over New Mexico State, running it back 43 yards for his first touchdown and the opening score of a 55-52 win … Reed recorded a career-high 10 tackles against Liberty, including seven solos … followed that up with nine tackles, against with seven solos, against San Jose State … recorded five tackles in four different games, against Colorado State, Hawai’i, Nevada and Utah State.
Junior College: Lettered in football at Northwest Mississippi for coach Benjy Parker … recorded 71 tackles, three for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, two interceptions and three pass breakups … helped NWMCC to an 8-2 record.
High School: Lettered in football at Olive Branch for coach Tyler Turner … as a senior had 99 tackles and seven for loss as Olive Branch went 12-2 and advanced to the third round of the 6A state playoffs … also added seven interceptions for 271 yards and eight kickoff returns for 120 yards … named First Team All-State by The Clarion Ledger.
Personal: Full name is Jerrick Jamal Reed II … majoring in mechanical engineering.