The San Francisco 49ers have selected cornerback D.J. Reed out of Kansas State with the 142nd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Reed's selection shows a strong commitment to the secondary by the 49ers, as the club already drafted safety Tarvarius Moore in the third round on Friday night.
D.J. Reed Bio
Position: CB
School: Kansas State
College Experience: Junior
Height: 5-9
Weight: 188 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Reed lacks size, but not heart. He's passionate and confident and outplays his height on a consistent basis. Reed's talent as a return specialist could gain him instant opportunities and his work won't hurt his cause." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "Reed is an undersized corner, but one who has the speed and coverage skills to prevent separation ... For the NFL, Reed projects as a nickel corner who also could be a team's feature returner on special teams." - Charlie Campbell, Walter Football
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.51 sec |
| Bench Press | 11 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 36.5 inches |
