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Multiple former Baltimore Ravens players have an argument for the greatest of all time at their positions, with safety Ed Reed being a prime example.
A 2002 first-round pick out of Miami, Reed was nothing short of dominant during his 11-year run in Baltimore.
His list of accolades, which includes a Defensive Player of the Year award and a Super Bowl championship, is a mile long, and he’s easily one of the greatest players to ever wear purple and black.
But where does he rank among safeties all-time? According to Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team, Reed is the second greatest safety to ever play, only behind longtime San Francisco 49ers star Ronnie Lott.
“The best safety of the last 25 years is an easy call,” Valentino writes.
“Ed Reed embodies the perfect modern safety, boasting legendary football IQ, closing speed, ball-hawking instincts, and playmaking.
In 12 seasons, he made nine Pro Bowls and five First-Team All-Pro teams, won a Super Bowl, earned the Defensive Player of the Year Award, the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, and made the All-2000s Team.
“The NFL’s all-time leader in interception return yardage, Reed was a tremendously influently free safety.
He produced 64 interceptions, seven defensive touchdowns, 139 pass breakups, 11 forced fumbles, and 646 tackles.
He and Ray Lewis defined the Baltimore Ravens’ incredible defense throughout their overlapping careers.”
