98Dj Reader
NT · 11th season
YR 11
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Bio
DJ Reader is a nose tackle for the New York Giants, standing 6'3" and weighing 335 pounds. Originally from Clemson, Reader was selected by Houston in the fifth round (166th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He brings 10 years of professional experience to the position.
Dj Reader played 7 games in 2025 with a 57% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'3"Weight335 lbHometownGreensboro, NCAge32CollegeClemsonDraftedRound 5 · #166 overall · 2016 · HOUExperience10 NFL seasons
Contract
$6.3Mper year · AAV
Years 2Guaranteed $5.3MCap 2.1%
#31 of 108 · DT market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 7 GP
Defense
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TACKLES
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TFL
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SACKS
Coverage & havoc
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INT
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PBU
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QB HUR
Career path
CLEMSON2012 – 2015
TEXANS2016 – 2019
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 166
BENGALS2020 – 2023
LIONS2024 – 2025
GIANTS2026 — present