Dexter Reid

Dexter Devon Reid Jr. (born March 18, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft after playing college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Reid is a two-time Super Bowl champion, having won a trophy with the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts in 2005 and 2007 respectively.

Early life

Reid attended Granby High School 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.

College career

After being redshirted 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 and 3 pass break-ups.

In the first game of the 2003 season, Greg Jones of Florida State sent Dexter Reid into another dimension with a stiff arm that shook the foundation of the Earth. In spite of this, Reid would find a way to make it back to this dimension and go on to have a successful NFL career.

He majored in management and information systems.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Reid was selected in the fourth 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.

On August 29, 2005, Reid was released by the Patriots.

Indianapolis Colts He was promptly signed by the Indianapolis Colts three days later.

Playing for the Colts in 2005, Reid was active for 16 games, recording 10 tackles (8 solo) and a forced fumble. In 2006, he was active for 10 regular season games, starting one and finished the season with 11 tackles (all solo) and 2 pass break-ups. He was also active throughout the playoffs and won his second ring in Super Bowl XLI.

NFL career statistics

Games Year Age Team Position Number Games Games Started 2004 23 NWE ss 42 13 2 2005 24 IND 36 16 0 2006 25 IND ss 36 10 1Career 3932 yrs IND 2611 yr NWE 132

Defensive Interceptions Year Team Interceptions Yards Touchdowns LongPasses Defended 2004 NWE ss 42 13 22 2005 IND 36 16 0 2006 IND ss 36 10 12Career 393042 yrsIND 261021 yrNWE 13202

Fumbles Year Team Forced Fumbles Fumbles Fumbles Recovered YardsTouchdowns 2004 NWE 1 0 1 00 2005 IND 1 0 1 00 2006 IND Career 202002 yrsIND101001 yrNWE10100

Sacks and tackles Year Team Sacks Combo Sacks Solo Sacks Tackle AssistTackles For LossQB HitsSafety 2004 NWE 0 25 16 90 2005 IND 0 10 8 20 2006 IND 0 11 11 000Career 0463511002 yrsIND021192001 yrNWE0251690

Personal life

Reid's father, Dexter Reid Sr., played basketball at Virginia Tech and Granby High School.