Dexter Reid
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Dexter Devon Reid Jr. is an American football
safety. He was drafted by the New England Patriots
in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft
after playing his college football
at the University of North Carolina
. Reid is a two-time Super Bowl
champion, having won a trophy with the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts
in 2005 and 2007 respectively.
in Norfolk, Virginia where he was an honorable mention All-USA Today
selection, the district Player of the Year and first-team all-state selection as a senior making 62 tackles, 3 interceptions and 5 blocked field goals. He also played quarterback
on offense and had 1,400 yards total offense.
In his career, he passed for 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns along with 960 yards rushing and 12 scores.
In addition, he competed in track and basketball, winning the state triple jump title as a senior and earning a two-time all-district selection in basketball.
in 1999 as a freshman, Reid served as a backup safety, playing primarily special teams in 2000. He finished the season fifth on the team with 69 tackles(35 solo) and recorded a fumble recovery, an interception and 6 pass deflections.
In 2001, he started all 13 games and ended the season third on the team with 99 tackles (67 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions—one of which he returned for a touchdown-5 pass break-ups and a fumble recovery.
As a junior in 2002, Reid started all 12 games at free safety and earned first-team All-ACC
honors as he finished second in the nation with 13.8 tackles per game. He recorded a total of 166 tackles, just five shy of the school record of 171 set by linebacker Buddy Curry
in 1979 and also set a school record for tackles by a defensive back with his 119th stop against the University of Maryland
. In addition, Reid also had 6 tackles for loss, a sack, 2 forced fumbles and 4 pass break-ups.
As a senior in 2003, Reid first-team All-ACC honors for the second straight season, compiling 132 tackles (95 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss loss and 3 pass break-ups.
He majored in management and information systems.
Starting two games his rookie season appearing in 13 regular season games, he recorded 23 tackles (15 solo), 2 pass break-ups and a forced fumble. He also played in three play-off games and won a Super Bowl ring despite blowing a coverage that resulted in a Greg Lewis touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIX
.
On August 29, 2005, Reid was released by the Patriots.
three days later.
Playing for the Colts in 2005, Reid was active for 16 games, recording 10 tackles (8 solo) and 1 forced fumble. In 2006, he was active for 10 regular season games, starting 1 and finished the season with 11 tackles(all solo) and 2 pass break-ups. He was also active throughout the play-offs and won his second ring in Super Bowl XLI
.
American football
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safety. He was drafted by the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft
2004 NFL Draft
The 2004 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 24-25, 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden...
after playing his college football
College football
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at the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Chartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina was one of the first public universities in the United States and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century...
. Reid is a two-time Super Bowl
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
champion, having won a trophy with the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
in 2005 and 2007 respectively.
High school career
Reid attended Granby High SchoolGranby High School
Granby High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Norfolk, Virginia. The high school is part of the Norfolk Public Schools system. It is the only high school in the school division that offers an International Baccalaureate program...
in Norfolk, Virginia where he was an honorable mention All-USA Today
USA Today
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selection, the district Player of the Year and first-team all-state selection as a senior making 62 tackles, 3 interceptions and 5 blocked field goals. He also played quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
on offense and had 1,400 yards total offense.
In his career, he passed for 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns along with 960 yards rushing and 12 scores.
In addition, he competed in track and basketball, winning the state triple jump title as a senior and earning a two-time all-district selection in basketball.
College career
After being redshirtedRedshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
in 1999 as a freshman, Reid served as a backup safety, playing primarily special teams in 2000. He finished the season fifth on the team with 69 tackles(35 solo) and recorded a fumble recovery, an interception and 6 pass deflections.
In 2001, he started all 13 games and ended the season third on the team with 99 tackles (67 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions—one of which he returned for a touchdown-5 pass break-ups and a fumble recovery.
As a junior in 2002, Reid started all 12 games at free safety and earned first-team All-ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
honors as he finished second in the nation with 13.8 tackles per game. He recorded a total of 166 tackles, just five shy of the school record of 171 set by linebacker Buddy Curry
Buddy Curry
George Jessel "Buddy" Curry is a former NFL football player. He is a graduate from the University of North Carolina who played pro football from 1980–1987 for the Atlanta Falcons....
in 1979 and also set a school record for tackles by a defensive back with his 119th stop against the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
When the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to the University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland may refer to the following:...
. In addition, Reid also had 6 tackles for loss, a sack, 2 forced fumbles and 4 pass break-ups.
As a senior in 2003, Reid first-team All-ACC honors for the second straight season, compiling 132 tackles (95 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss loss and 3 pass break-ups.
He majored in management and information systems.
New England Patriots
Reid was drafted in the 4th round (113th overall) by the New England Patriots in 2004.Starting two games his rookie season appearing in 13 regular season games, he recorded 23 tackles (15 solo), 2 pass break-ups and a forced fumble. He also played in three play-off games and won a Super Bowl ring despite blowing a coverage that resulted in a Greg Lewis touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIX
Super Bowl XXXIX
Super Bowl XXXIX was an American football game played on February 6, 2005, at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, to decide the National Football League champion following the 2004 regular season...
.
On August 29, 2005, Reid was released by the Patriots.
Indianapolis Colts
He was promptly signed by the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
three days later.
Playing for the Colts in 2005, Reid was active for 16 games, recording 10 tackles (8 solo) and 1 forced fumble. In 2006, he was active for 10 regular season games, starting 1 and finished the season with 11 tackles(all solo) and 2 pass break-ups. He was also active throughout the play-offs and won his second ring in Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI was an American football game that featured the American Football Conference champion Indianapolis Colts and the National Football Conference champion Chicago Bears to decide the National Football League champion for the 2006 season...
.