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An NFL player went from sleeping on a couch while attending Junior College to starting for the @Seahawks
in the Playoffs this Saturday
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An NFL player went from sleeping on a couch while attending Junior College to starting for the @Seahawks
in the Playoffs this Saturday
A thread
1)
DJ Reed ( @D7_Reed) was a standout during his time playing at Independence High in Bakersfield, CA
He was named captain and awarded MVP among other accolades
Despite the hometown success, he was overlooked due to his size by collegiate football programs
DJ Reed ( @D7_Reed) was a standout during his time playing at Independence High in Bakersfield, CA He was named captain and awarded MVP among other accolades Despite the hometown success, he was overlooked due to his size by collegiate football programs
2)
DJ went to Fresno State as a freshman and pushed his way through as a walk on
The coaching staff didnât recognize his talent and didnât utilize him on defense
So DJ kept things moving, transferring to Junior College (JUCO): Cerritos College
DJ went to Fresno State as a freshman and pushed his way through as a walk onThe coaching staff didnât recognize his talent and didnât utilize him on defenseSo DJ kept things moving, transferring to Junior College (JUCO): Cerritos College
3)
His new home wasnât exactly the Ritz⌠he was living with 8 roommates⌠sleeping on the couch and floor
Adversity was no stranger & DJ let his focus carry him to the next level
After JUCO, he took a one way flight to Kansas state to play in the Big 12 Conference
His new home wasnât exactly the Ritz⌠he was living with 8 roommates⌠sleeping on the couch and floor Adversity was no stranger & DJ let his focus carry him to the next level After JUCO, he took a one way flight to Kansas state to play in the Big 12 Conference
4)
In front of 50k fans, the clock struck showtime
The newest wildcat was shining bright and went on to be an All Big 12 at cornerback and punt returner
His last year at Kansas State impressed NFL scouts and DJ declared for the 2018 NFL Draft
In front of 50k fans, the clock struck showtime The newest wildcat was shining bright and went on to be an All Big 12 at cornerback and punt returner His last year at Kansas State impressed NFL scouts and DJ declared for the 2018 NFL Draft
5)
Reed went on to be drafted in the 5th round by San Francisco 49ers
He was playing well his rookie year, but adversity showed up again for DJ
Medical tests showed he was headed towards the operating room for a torn labrum
Reed went on to be drafted in the 5th round by San Francisco 49ers He was playing well his rookie year, but adversity showed up again for DJ Medical tests showed he was headed towards the operating room for a torn labrum
6)
Fast forward to the 2020 season and DJ encountered another injury right before things could get going
He was waived by the 49erâs but then quickly scooped up by the division rival @Seahawks
Fast forward to the 2020 season and DJ encountered another injury right before things could get goingHe was waived by the 49erâs but then quickly scooped up by the division rival @Seahawks
7)
After grinding through rehab, DJ made his return to the field against the team that dropped him just months earlier
He came out strong and secured his first career NFL interception guiding his new team to a W
Talk about revenge
After grinding through rehab, DJ made his return to the field against the team that dropped him just months earlier He came out strong and secured his first career NFL interception guiding his new team to a W Talk about revenge
8)
DJ has turned into a team leader & helped the Seahawks win the NFC west
Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll recently had this to say: âHe reminds me of Doug Baldwin,â Carroll said. âHe just plays with this marvelous attitude that drives him into crazy stuff, craziness.â
DJ has turned into a team leader & helped the Seahawks win the NFC west Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll recently had this to say: âHe reminds me of Doug Baldwin,â Carroll said. âHe just plays with this marvelous attitude that drives him into crazy stuff, craziness.â
9)
You can follow DJ on his journey by tuning in this Saturday for round 1 of the NFL Playoffs.
Also be sure to follow him here @D7_Reed .
Hope yâall enjoyed learning a little more about DJ. The @vaynersports team is proud
You can follow DJ on his journey by tuning in this Saturday for round 1 of the NFL Playoffs.
Also be sure to follow him here @D7_Reed .
Hope yâall enjoyed learning a little more about DJ. The @vaynersports team is proud
