ORLANDO – Mike Reed is known as one of the best defensive coaches in the country, and he’s had opportunities to leave Clemson and coach in other places. But other places aren’t Clemson, and staying in Tiger Town is something he calls a “no-brainer.”
Reed, 49, was on staff for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2002 through 2006 and then was defensive backs coach at N.C. State from 2007 through 2012. He led a 2011 Wolfpack team that had 27 interceptions, most in the country in eight seasons and most in the ACC for 19 years.
In eight years on staff, he has helped the Tigers to a 100-12 record and four national championship game appearances, including national titles in 2016 and 2018.