Take a look at the elite run defender out of Alabama in action.
Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama 's Jarran Reed (90) celebrates after he sacked Texas A&M 's Kyle Allen, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in College Station, Texas. Alabama won 41-23. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) moves towards Florida quarterback Treon Harris (3) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
University of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) during the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Michigan State University Spartans on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. University of Alabama won 38-0. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) defends against LSU Tigers offensive tackle La'el Collins (70) during an NCAA college football game at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. University of Alabama won 20-13. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) during the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama Crimson defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) and Alabama Crimson tight end Michael Nysewander (46) celebrate after a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama won 37-10. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
*In order to familiarize fans with some of the top names in the 2016 NFL Draft, Chargers.com will be highlighting a different prospect each weekday leading up to the first day of the draft on April 28th. *
We continue the series with a scouting report of Alabama DT Jarran Reed.
Name: Jarran Reed
School: Alabama
Height: 6-3
Weight: 307 pounds
Position: DT
NFL Network Pro Comparison: Eddie Goldman
In a draft deep stacked with the defensive line prospects, Jarran Reed distinguishes himself as not only one of the top run stuffing defensive tackles available in 2015, but also in recent memory.
Virtually immovable as a 6-3, 307-pound anchor in the middle, Reed eats up blockers at the point of attack, freeing up teammates to make impact plays. In addition to being a rock up front, he possesses quick hands and natural instincts as he punishes running backs that enter his vicinity.
Transferring to Alabama from East Mississippi Community College in 2014, he hit his stride last season for the Crimson Tide. He was named a second-team All-SEC selection after tallying 56 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack.
Some pundits would like to see him develop more pass rush tools as Alabama tended to sub him out in obvious passing situations. Overall, teams looking for a stout run stuffer at the point of attack will most likely covet Reed in the first round
Combine Metrics
40-Yard Dash:5.21 seconds
Vertical Jump: 31.0 inches
Broad Jump: 104.0 inches
3-Cone Drill: 7.77 seconds
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