Benton Reed
American football player (born 1963)
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Harry Benton “Ben” Reed (born May 7, 1963) is an American former professional football player who played defensive end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots for three games during the 1987 season.[1][2]
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | May 7, 1963 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Woodlawn (Old Jefferson, Louisiana) | ||||||
| College | Ole Miss | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1986: 10th round, 250th overall pick | ||||||
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Early life and college
Reed played football at Woodlawn High School in Old Jefferson, Louisiana and at University of Mississippi.
Professional career
In the 1986 NFL draft, Reed was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the tenth round with the 250th overall pick.[3] In the 1987 NFL season, Reed played in weeks 3, 4, and 5 with the New England Patriots, for the only three regular season appearances of his NFL career. A shoulder injury forced him into retirement.
Personal life
Benton Reed's son, Michael Reed, is a former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB).[4]