Jake Reed (American football player)
- Jake Reed (American football player)
Infobox NFLretired
|caption=
position=Wide Receiver
number=86
birthdate=birth date and age|1967|9|28
Covington, Georgia
debutyear=1991
finalyear=2002
draftyear=1991
draftround=3
draftpick=68
college=Grambling State
teams=
* Minnesota Vikings (1991-1999)
* New Orleans Saints (2000)
* Minnesota Vikings (2001)
* New Orleans Saints (2002)
stat1label=Receptions
stat1value=450
stat2label=Receiving Yards
stat2value=6,999
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=36
nfl=REE455805
Willis "Jake" Reed (born September 28, 1967 in Covington, Georgia) is a former professional American football player who played for 12 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver from 1991 to 2002 for the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. Reed played football collegiately at Grambling State University and was selected by the Vikings in the 3rd round of the 1991 NFL Draft.
In May 2007, Reed took over ownership of the Frisco Thunder of the Intense Football League. The Frisco, Texas based team is in their second season as a professional Indoor football team.
Reed is the half brother of former NFL standout Dale Carter
NFL career
Reed had four 1,000 yard seasons in his career with a career high of 85 receptions in 1994. He was second in receiving yards in the NFL with 1,320 in the 1996 season. Reed finished his career with 450 receptions for 6,999 yards and 36 touchdowns.
In 1994, Reed combined with fellow recevier Cris Carter for 207 receptions, which was a then NFL record.
Carter and Reed combined to become the first teammate duo to amass 1,000 each in four consecutive seasons
NFC Offensive Player of the Month in September 1997 after 34 catches for 521 yards.
Made 12 plays of 50 + yards with Minnesota, 2nd in team history
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