Name Jake Reed Nephews Nigel Warrior Receptions: 450 Siblings Dale Carter | College: Grambling State Positions Wide receiver Role American football player | |
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Date of birth: (1967-09-28) September 28, 1967 (age 48) NFL draft: 1991 / Round: 3 / Pick: 68 Education Grambling State University Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Covington, Georgia High school: Covington (GA) Newton | ||
Willie "Jake" Reed (born September 28, 1967) is a former professional American football player who played for 12 seasons in the National Football League 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, a pick that the Vikings acquired in the Herschel Walker Trade.
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 an NFL record at the time. Carter and Reed combined to become the first teammate duo to amass 1,000 yards each in four consecutive seasons. Reed was NFC Offensive Player of the Month in September 1997 after 34 catches for 521 yards. Reed would also make 12 plays of 50+ yards with Minnesota, second in team history.