Shortly after safeties Jerrick Reed II and Tavian Combs were told that they were the University of New Mexico’s top tacklers during a media interview, Reed immediately offered a correction.
“Stop,” Reed said in a playful tone. “I was the top tackler.”
Reed recorded 89 total tackles, 54 unassisted after playing every game for the 3-9 Lobos. Combs, in his second year, finished with 81 total tackles, 40 unassisted. He played in 11 of 12 games.
The two safeties know they will be expected to make just as many tackles this season, which began with practices on Friday and Saturday.