Jaylen Reed

SAF

Drafted 187th overall in the 6th round of the 2025 draft, Jaylen Reed arrived from Penn State. Now with NE, he's in his 2nd NFL season.

Size

6'0", 212#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 6, 187th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

40.7

35th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34

Pass rush×0.3-0.59

Ball skills×0.25-0.03

Run defense×0.2-0.75

Availability×0.1-0.10

Season	Tm	SI	G	Pass yds	Pass TD	Rush yds	Rush TD	Rec	Rec yds	Rec TD
2026	NE	40.7	4
2025	HOU	35.1	2

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jaylen Reed has played in 6 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: HOU (2025), NE (2026).

regular season

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 2	PIT	—	40.6
Week 3	JAX	—	49.6
Week 5	LV	—	40.1
Week 6	NYJ	—	40.1

What position does Jaylen Reed play?: Jaylen Reed is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has Jaylen Reed played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaylen Reed has played for HOU (2025), NE (2026).
Where did Jaylen Reed go to college?: Jaylen Reed played college football at Penn State.
When was Jaylen Reed drafted?: Jaylen Reed was selected in round 6, 187th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaylen Reed scored?: Jaylen Reed has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jaylen Reed's ScoutIndex Rating?: Jaylen Reed rated 40.7 for 2026, the 35th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2025

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