Taft Reed
American football player (born 1942)
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Taft Reed (born June 12, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1967.[1] He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round (81st overall) of the 1966 AFL draft and by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 19th round (279th overall) of the 1966 NFL draft.[2][3]
PositionDefensive back
BornJune 12, 1942
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | June 12, 1942 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Rowan (Hattiesburg) | ||||
| College | Jackson State (1962-1965) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 19th round, 279th overall pick | ||||
| AFL draft | 1966: 9th round, 81st overall pick | ||||
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