From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Penn State S Jaylen Reed.
#1 Jaylen Reed/S Penn State – 6-0, 212 pounds. (Senior)
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Jaylen Reed | 6-0/212 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Good build and looks the part
– Physical and downhill player, explosive out of his pedal/break
– Aggressive and fearless demeanor and play style
– Shows quick trigger against run and times snap count well
– Impactful tackler when he wraps up
– Versatile player who aligned all over the defense
– Makes plays at catch point with hit power and technique, can separate player from ball
– Effective and impactful blitzer
– Moderate special teams experience (primarily from 2022 season as four-phase player)
The Bad
– Inconsistent tape in run and pass game
– Falls off more tackles than he should and goes low too often
– Struggled against run-heavy teams (Boise State in playoffs versus Ashton Jeanty)
– Gets run over more than he should for his size/strength
– Angles need to be cleaned up, can take wrong route to the ball
– Late to get his eyes to match vertical routes, losing depth at FS
– Lacks foot speed to turn and run from post-safety spot
Bio
– Reportedly turned 22 in January 2025
– Two-year starter at safety for Nittany Lions
– Career: 181 tackles (12.