D.J. Reed will forgo his senior year of college and enter the NFL Draft, the junior Kansas State cornerback announced Sunday night.
Reed was K-State’s top defensive back and return specialist this season. On defense, he had 47 tackles, nine pass breakups, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. On special teams, he piled up 835 return yards and scored two touchdowns.
He received several awards at the conclusion of the regular season, including second team All-America honors as a kick returner from Walter Camp and as a defensive back from Pro Football Focus.
It will be hard for K-State to replace his talents next season, but he appears ready to play at the next level after leading the Wildcats’ secondary for two seasons.