During the 11 seasons he spent with Baltimore RavensEd Reed routinely gave opposing quarterbacks something to fear.
The Falcons' safety left Baltimore after the 2012 season and played for the Houston Texas In 2013, before ending his historic career in the NFL with the New York Jets. Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
After his playing days were over, Reid turned to coaching and joined a team Buffalo Bills coaching staff in 2016. Reed also spent three seasons in a support staff role for the Miami Hurricanes football program.
He now begins a new chapter in his coaching career, but this time heading to the high school ranks. Reed on Monday was named offensive coordinator at Chamblee Charter High School in Georgia. The high school is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Former NLF player Ed Reed has been hired as offensive coordinator at Chamblee Charter High School in Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
As Reed jumps to High school football He was quite unexpected, he had connections to the school. His son, Edward Reed, is a two-way football star at Chamblee. Meanwhile, Reed's former Ravens teammate, Jamaal Lewis, has a son on Chamblee's roster. Jazz Lewis is a wide receiver.
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Reed has previously shown interest in coaching at College football level. A little over two years ago, all signs pointed to the former Miami star returning to Florida State. He was named Bethune-Cookman's next head coach in December 2022.
However, in January 2023, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) opted against it Ratification of his contract. Before he officially parted ways with Bethune-Cookman, Reid made some disparaging comments about the conditions of the university's athletic facilities during a live broadcast.
While Reid's jump into high school football was largely unexpected, he had connections to the school. (Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Reid later issued an apology for his comments.
“With regard to social media and my comments about the university, staff and other institutions, I would like to sincerely apologize to all UBC employees, students and alumni for my lack of professionalism,” Reid wrote in a statement on X, formerly known as. twitter. “My language and accent were unacceptable as a father, coach and leader.”
“My passion for improving our culture and growing our organization has gotten the best of me and I have fallen victim while taking on adversaries on social media as well. I am very aware of the hard working people at our school who are also struggling to succeed. Things are better and more financially sound.”
While Reed spent his NFL career playing on the defensive side of the ball, his new role will allow him to call offensive plays. (Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
Steve Wallace, who won three Super Bowl titles during his tenure with San Francisco 49ersis one of a handful of notable Chambly football alumni.
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While Reed spent NFL career Playing on the defensive side of the ball, his new role will allow him to call offensive plays. The Chamblee Bulldogs finished last season with a 2-9 record.
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