Jaylen Reed

Jaylen Reed is a senior safety for Penn State football in the Big Ten. A Detroit, Michigan native, Reed is listed at 6-foot (72 inches) and 209 pounds, and remains active on the roster. In the 2024 regular season, Reed played in 13 games and started 11, producing an impact stat line across the secondary and in run support. His Jaylen Reed stats include 99 combined tackles (54 solo, 45 assists) with 3.0 sacks for 32.5 sack yards and 2.0 tackles for loss (25.0 TFL yards). He added 4 quarterback hits, showing value as a pressure piece in the defensive backfield. Reed’s ball production stood out: 3 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. On interception returns, he totaled 50 return yards on three returns (16.7 yards per return), with a long of 22 yards and one pick-six (longest touchdown return of 19 yards). As part of a Jaylen Reed NCAAF profile, his 2024 season reflects a multi-role safety who contributed on tackling volume, timely takeaways, and occasional blitz pressure. Penalty totals were 3 flags for 45 yards.