4D.J. Reed
CB · 9th season
YR 9
Current depth chart
RCB1StarterYR 9
Depth relationships
RCB14D.J. ReedSELECTED
RCB230Khalil Dorsey→Bio
D.J. Reed is a 5'9", 188-pound right cornerback for the Detroit Lions entering his ninth season of NFL experience. Originally drafted by San Francisco in the fifth round (142nd overall) in 2018, Reed played college football at Fresno State after beginning his career at Cerritos College and Kansas State. In 2025, he recorded 2 interceptions and 7 passes defended. Reed is under contract with Detroit through a three-year deal worth $16 million annually.
D.J. Reed played 11 games in 2025 with a 53% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height5'9"Weight188 lbHometownBakersfield, CAAge30CollegeKansas State · Cerritos College · Fresno StateDraftedRound 5 · #142 overall · 2018 · SFExperience8 NFL seasons
Contract
$16.0Mper year · AAV
Years 3Guaranteed $32.0MCap 5.7%
T-23 of 171 · CB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
45
TACKLES
2
INT
7
PBU
1
FF
Career path
FRESNO STATECollege
CERRITOS COLLEGECollege
KANSAS STATEthrough 2017
49ERS2018 – 2019
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 142
SEAHAWKS2020 – 2021
JETS2022 – 2024
LIONS2025 — present