Jake Reed

Photo by: Donna McBride

Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Odessa, Del.
Position:
Long Snapper
Height:
6-1
Weight:
270
High School:
Caravel
Major:
Sport management

2022 SEASON
Appeared in 13 games, with one start
Had a fumble recovery against South Dakota State

2021 SEASON
Appeared in all 11 games as the team’s long snapper
Part of a punting unit that averaged 41.9 yards/punt, pinning opponents inside the 20-yard line 24 times
Delaware kicking made 37-of-40 kicks between field goals and PAT attempts
Selected to the 2021 Fall CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

2020-21 SEASON
Played in all eight games, serving as the Blue Hens long snapper
Recovered a fumble in the season-opening win vs. Maine (3/6) on the 1-yard line to set up a touchdown
Collected three tackles on the season

2019 SEASON
Appeared in all 12 games for the Blue Hens as the team's primary long snapper
Recorded two tackles on special teams

2018 SEASON
Did not see game action

2017 SEASON
Did not see game action in his first season and retained freshman eligibility

HIGH SCHOOL
Standout two-way lineman and long snapper at nearby Caravel Academy where he played for head coach and his father, John Reed
Served as team captain as a senior
Led Caravel to 8-4 record and berth in state semifinals in 2016
Team went 7-4 and advanced to state tournament in 2014
Team advanced to state semifinals in 2013
Earned second team All-State honors at center as a senior in 2016 when he also was selected All-Blue Hen Conference in center and defensive end
First team All-Blue Hen Conference at offensive guard as a junior in 2015
As a senior defensive lineman, registered 60 tackles, including eight sacks, and had a forced fumble and fumble recovery
Rated as a four-star long snapper by one website
Honor roll all four years

PERSONAL
Jacob Allen "Jake" Reed
Born in Odessa, Del.
Son of John and Traci Reed
Has an older sister
Father is a district sales manage for Coca-Cola
Sport management major at Delaware
Enjoys listening to music, watching movies, going to the beach, playing basketball, and hanging out with friends and family in his spare time
Fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams
Comes from a family filled with UD ties - has 11 relatives who have earned degrees at UD, including his mother and grandfather, Bob Cox, a longtime member of the Blue Hen Touchdown Club
Great uncle, Ben Mountain, played football at Delaware
Cousin, Brian McCommons, played lacrosse at Delaware
Has built friendship with former longtime Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenboss and considers him a mentor