Jeff Reed (football)
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| Jeff Reed (football) | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 9, 1979 |
| Position(s) | Placekicker |
| College | University of North Carolina |
Jeffrey Montgomery Reed (born April 9, 1979) is an American football place kicker currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
[edit] High School Years
Reed attended East Mecklenberg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was a letterman in football and soccer. In football, he won All-Conference and All-County honors.
[edit] College and Pro Career
He went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jeff Reed is often referred to by Pittsburgh Steelers fans as "Skippy Reed," or, to a lesser degree, "Guaranteed Reed." His unshakeable presence on the field has led to him making several game-winning or game-tying field goals, frequently amidst loud, hostile crowds. At 26 years of age, Jeff Reed recently completed his fourth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and is currently playing his fifth season with them. Jeff Reed is currently 4-7 in total 50+ yard field goal attempts in his career, with a total field goal kicking percentage of 81.4. During the 2005-06 NFL playoffs, where the Steelers eventually won Super Bowl XL, Reed kicked three field goals and fourteen PATs.
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