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Luck played a major factor in Ed Reed ending up with the Ravens

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  • Jamison Hensley, ESPN Ravens reporter Close
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In the 2002 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens wanted to come away with one of three players, and Ed Reed's name wasn't among them. As Reed officially retires Thursday, it's still mind-blowing to think about how the Ravens ended up with a future Hall of Fame player.