DJ Reed Parents

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DJ Reed

Dennis Duane "D. J." Reed Jr. is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets, as of the 2024 NFL season. The San Francisco 49ers selected him as the 142nd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In 2022, Reed signed a three-year contract with the Jets worth $33 million. Before joining the Jets in 2022, he played for the San Francisco 49ers from 2018 to 2019, and the Seattle Seahawks from 2020 to 2021. As of the 2023 season, he has recorded 350 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 6 interceptions, and 1 defensive touchdown.

Reed began his collegiate career as a redshirt freshman at California State University, Fresno in 2014. However, he chose to transfer to Cerritos College for his sophomore season. In 2016, he transferred again to Kansas State University for his junior year. According to the official website of Kansas State University, Reed was named the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and earned First Team All-Big 12 honors in 2016. In 2017, he received Honorable Mention for the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year and was named a Second Team All-American. Before committing to Fresno State, Reed played high school football at Independence High School in Bakersfield, California.

Who are D. J. Reed’s Parents?

D. J. Reed's parents are Dennis Reed Sr. and Linda Reed. The couple has three children, including Florence, Tyson, and D. J. Reed. According to the New York Times, his parents split up and got divorced when he was in middle school.

Who is D. J. Reed’s Father?

Dennis Reed Sr.
Dennis Reed Sr.

Dennis Reed Sr. was the father of D. J. Reed. In 2022, Dennis passed away at the age of 61, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. According to the New York Times, Dennis Reed Sr. grew up in Waterloo, Iowa. He later moved to California during his college years, after receiving a scholarship to wrestle at Cal State University, Bakersfield. He ran a wrestling club in Bakersfield, where he served as both a teacher and coach. In 2004, Dennis Reed Sr. was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. After his divorce from Linda, he moved back and joined his family in Waterloo.

Who is D. J. Reed’s Mother?

Linda Reed

D. J. Reed's mother, Linda Reed, was a single mother who raised her three children alone. According to her LinkedIn profile, she worked as a Program Coordinator for Kern County in Bakersfield, California. According to the New York Jets' official website, Linda Reed had congenital heart disease and was later diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. After battling cancer, she was declared cancer-free.

What Nationality are D. J. Reed’s Parents?

Both D. J. Reed’s parents hold American nationality.

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FAQs on DJ Reed

A. D. J. Reed is 27 years old, as of September 2024.

A. D. J. Reed is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall.

A. D. J. Reed attended the Kansas State University Wildcats.

A. D. J. Reed attended Independence High School in Bakersfield, California.

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