Malik Reed
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Reed with the Broncos in 2021
No. 47 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-05) August 5, 1996
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Dothan (Dothan, Alabama)
College:Nevada
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MW (2017)
  • Second-team All-MW (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:148
Sacks:16
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Malik Reed (born August 5, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nevada and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

College career

Reed played at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2015 to 2018.[1][2] During his career he had 203 tackles and 22 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		 234 lb
(106 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.85 s1.63 s2.83 s4.35 s6.89 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Denver Broncos

Reed signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.[4][5]

In Week 6 of the 2020 season against the New England Patriots, Reed recorded his first two sacks of the season on Cam Newton during the 18–12 win.[6] In Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Reed recorded another two sacks, this time on Patrick Mahomes, during the 43–16 loss.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 30, 2022, the Broncos traded Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[8]

Miami Dolphins

On March 20, 2023, Reed signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.[9] He was released on August 29, 2023.[10]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 27, 2023, Reed signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.[12] He was waived on December 21.[13]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On January 10, 2024, Reed was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[14]

Personal life

Reed is a Christian. Reed is married to Cidavia Reed.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Murray, Chris (April 4, 2018). "Why Nevada moved its best defender, Malik Reed, to a position he's never played before". Reno Gazette-Journal. Gannett. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ Lev, Michael (December 28, 2018). "Nevada LB Malik Reed hopes to bookend his career with another win in Tucson". Arizona Daily Star. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Malik Reed, Nevada, OLB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ Jhabvala, Nicki (August 11, 2019). "In Malik Reed, Broncos may have found their next undrafted gem". The Athletic. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Jon (April 28, 2019). "Former Dothan High and University of Nevada football standout Malik Reed agrees to free agent deal with Denver Broncos". Dothan Eagle. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  8. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com.
  9. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign Malik Reed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ Mosher, Marcus (September 27, 2023). "Raiders add veteran pass rusher Malik Reed to practice squad". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  12. ↑ Damien, Levi (November 4, 2023). "Raiders sign LB Malik Reed off practice squad, waive WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  13. ↑ Damien, Levi. "Raiders waive DE Malik Reed, sign C Hroniss Grasu". Raiders Wire. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ Kruse, Ethan (April 13, 2021). "Malik Reed - Everyday is a Blessing". His Huddle. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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