NFL Draft 2011: Is Brooks Reed the Next Clay Matthews?

April 17, 2011   ·   kevin roberts   ·   Jump to comments

When you think of Brooks Reed, you think of Clay Matthews Jr. Not just because of the long locks or the fact that they both play on the outside and get after the quarterback, but because they both play with a disturbing tenacity and intensity.
Reed was already a solid draft prospect following a productive 2010 campaign. Then he went to the 2011 NFL Combine. With solid numbers across the board that supported his “freak athlete” label, Reed has seen himself climb up mock drafts everywhere.
Position: DE/OLB
School: Arizona
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 263 lbs
Arms: 32 1/4
Hands: 10”
40 Time: 4.67
Strengths
Hate the cliche’s all you want, but Reed simply is what people say he is: an angry ball of athletic energy that just won’t stop.
Reed has outstanding size and versatility, allowing him to line up and use his great strength on the line as a defensive end or use his speed and ability in...

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