Jake Reed
Encyclopedia
Willis "Jake" Reed 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
.
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 touchdown
s.
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 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
.
He currently resides in Frisco, TX.
of the Intense Football League
. The Frisco, Texas
based team ceased operations after the 2008 season.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
player who played for 12 seasons in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
as a wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
from 1991
1991 NFL season
The 1991 NFL season was the 72nd regular season of the National Football League. The season ended with Super Bowl XXVI when the Washington Redskins defeated the Buffalo Bills....
to 2002
2002 NFL season
The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League.The league went back to an even number of teams, expanding to 32 teams with the addition of the Houston Texans. The clubs were then realigned into eight divisions, four teams in each...
for the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
and the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
.
Reed played football collegiately
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Grambling State University
Grambling State University
Grambling State University is a historically black , public, coeducational university, located in Grambling, Louisiana. The university is the home of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson and is on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.-Academics:Grambling State University provides over...
and was selected by the Vikings in the 3rd round of the 1991 NFL Draft
1991 NFL Draft
The 1991 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 21–22, 1991 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan, New York...
, a pick that the Vikings acquired in the Herschel Walker Trade
Herschel Walker trade
The Herschel Walker trade, also known as "The Great Train Robbery", was the largest player trade in the history of the National Football League. It involved 18 players and draft picks...
.
NFL career
Reed had four 1,000 yard seasons in his career with a career high of 85 receptionsReception (American football)
In American football, a reception is part of a play in which a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage is received by a player in bounds, who, after the catch, proceeds to either score a touchdown or be downed. Yards gained from the receiving play are credited to the player as receiving...
in 1994
1994 Minnesota Vikings season
-Awards and honors:* Cris Carter, Led NFL in receptions* Cris Carter, All-Pro selection* Cris Carter, Pro Bowl selection* Warren Moon, Pro Bowl Selection 1994* Warren Moon, NFL Leader, Passing Yards, -Milestones:...
. He was second in receiving yards in the NFL with 1,320 in the 1996
1996 Minnesota Vikings season
1996 was the 36th year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 77th regular season of the National Football League. The Vikings finished with a record of nine wins and seven losses.DraftRound 1 - Duane Clemons - LB - California...
season. Reed finished his career with 450 receptions for 6,999 yards and 36 touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
s.
In 1994, Reed combined with fellow recevier Cris Carter
Cris Carter
Cristopher D. Carter is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles , the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins ....
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 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
Personal life
Reed is the brother of former NFL standout Dale CarterDale Carter
Dale Lavelle Carter is a former American football cornerback who played for the Kansas City Chiefs , Denver Broncos , Minnesota Vikings , New Orleans Saints , and Baltimore Ravens ....
.
He currently resides in Frisco, TX.
Frisco Thunder
In May 2007, Reed took over ownership of the Frisco ThunderFrisco Thunder
The Frisco Thunder was an indoor football team in Frisco, Texas. They were a member of the Intense Football League and played their home games at the Dr Pepper Arena....
of the Intense Football League
Intense Football League
The Intense Football League was a professional indoor football league that initially began operations in 2004. Its focus was in Texas, but was notable for being the first professional football league to place a franchise in Alaska.-History:...
. The Frisco, Texas
Frisco, Texas
Frisco is an affluent city in Collin and Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas and a rapidly growing suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 Census, 116,989 people were living in Frisco up from 33,714 in the previous census. Frisco was the fastest growing city in the United States in 2009, and also...
based team ceased operations after the 2008 season.