Dennis Duane 'DJ' Reed Jr. is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers selected Reed as the 142nd pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He attended Independence High School for his primary education, where he began his football career. During high school, he recorded a total of 6 interceptions and 1,150 total yards of offense with 13 touchdowns and was named MVP in his high school. Reed's collegiate career began with Fresno State in 2014 as a freshman.
Reed transferred from Fresno State to Cerritos College, where as a freshman, he recorded 42 tackles and two interceptions in 11 games. After the end of the 2015 season, he transferred again to Kansas State University, playing for the Wildcats in 2016. According to Sports Reference, Reed recorded 75 tackles and 16 pass deflections as a redshirt sophomore, while being named to the 2016 All-Big 12 Conference football team. Prior to 2017, he was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list and the Jim Thorpe Award watch list. He recorded 47 total tackles and four interceptions after starting in 11 games in the 2017 season. Reed’s NFL career began with the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 season. Reed recorded his first career interception during a 37–27 Week 8 win against the 49ers when he was playing for the Seattle Seahawks in 2020.
D. J. Reed Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Reed signed a three-year contract with the Jets valued at $33 million in July 2021. His current contract includes a signing bonus of $9,465,000, a guaranteed amount of $10,500,000, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 year(s) / $33,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $9,465,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26 | $1,035,000 | $3,155,000 | $4,601,754 | $10,500,000 |
| 2023 | 27 | $2,800,000 | $3,155,000 | $7,965,576 | $16,810,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | $10,500,000 | $3,155,000 | $15,636,165 | $9,315,000 |
How much is D. J. Reed getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Reed will earn a base salary of $10,500,000 for the 2024 season. His contract states that he will earn an average annual salary of $11,000,000.
What are the terms of D. J. Reed's contract?
DJ Reed will earn a guaranteed amount of $10.5 million, which includes his signing bonus and 2022 salary. He receives a Per Game Active Bonus of $29,411 as well.
D. J. Reed's Career Earnings
As of October 2024, Reed has earned approximately $35,775,467 in his career earnings.
How much of D. J. Reed’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Reed was guaranteed $10,500,000 in total.
D. J. Reed Reed Contract History
In 2018, DJ Reed signed a 4 year, $2,771,371 rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including a $311,371 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $692,843.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 year(s)/ $2,771,371 | $692,843 | $311,371 | $311,371 | $311,371 |
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FAQs on DJ Reed
A. DJ Reed is 27 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on November 11,1996.
A. DJ Reed attended Kansas State University Wildcats.
A. DJ Reed is 5 ft 9 in tall.
A. DJ Reed was born in Bakersfield, California, U.S.
