James Reed

2024: Played in three games … Redshirted due to injury … Finished with seven tackles and a solo stop … Recorded 0.5 TFL for one yard in the season opener … Had two pass breakups, one against Central Arkansas and one against Tulsa. 2023: Appeared in 12 games with two starts … Finished with 20 tackles and a TFL … Registered his tackle for loss in the bowl game against Northern Illinois … Had a career-high eight tackles at Marshall … Finished with three multi-tackle performances. Arkansas State Athletic Director’s Honor Roll member. 2022: Appeared in 10 games … Finished with six tackles including three in the final two contests … Recorded four solo stops. High School: Earned D2 AAA All-Region honors as a senior … Helped lead Father Ryan High School to the state playoffs … Rated as a two-star cornerback by Rivals … Speedy defensive back who is also a standout on the track for Father Ryan HS … Finished fifth in the 100 meters at the 2021 TSSAA State Track Championships … Also recruited by schools such as Northwestern, Middle Tennessee, Liberty, Western Kentucky and Marshall. Personal: Born Dec. 19, 2003.