Ed Reed's Ridiculous Career Highlights: The Ultimate Ball Hawk | NFL Legends

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[@bofacooper8775]

Cleveland's best receiver

[@gdirty7380]

thats fucked up but goddamn hilarious

[@daddybars]

Wow hahaha

[@LS-si5pe]

Lmfao

[@Michael-dl4tj]

Hahaha. That was really good. I couldn’t my laugh in public. Thank you

[@goatman1000]

Sounds about right lol

[@joevexotic]

2/3 of the world is covered by water, the other 1/3 is covered by ed reed

[@waynerunyon9843]

Actually that was Primetime Deion Sanders quote but Ed could share that for sure

[@shawnl.8854]

Facts

[@TheWatchernator]

2/3 of the world is covered by water, 1/3 by Ed Reed and 1/3 by Deion Sanders.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Regurgitating old Nike Deion ads huh? I had that poster too dude

[@derekdick6650]

Factz

[@dlindy9143]

Ed Reed scored more TDs during his career than a lot of wide receivers.

[@aaroncook7447]

Yes

[@johnbowen6038]

Facts

[@machetemedina5185]

Lol facts

[@TheKing-kw4tu]

@•• no that was in one year of 2004 lol he definitely has more then 9

[@TheKing-kw4tu]

@•• just said it dude

[@__Andrew]

Man, the amount of times i screamed at my television: "YES REED INTERCEPTION!" .... "GOD DAMN IT REED JUST GO DOWN, DONT RISK RUNNING WITH IT!" .... "GO REED RUN WITH IT, YOU CAN DO IT, I WAS WRONG RUN JUST RUN!" Every single time Ed Reed intercepted the ball he threw me on a roller coaster of emotions lol.

[@Marrrrley]

I'm kinda new. Why is it so dangerous to run with it after having intercepted it? Because they can fumble it easier or something like that?

[@__Andrew]

@@Marrrrley yes, they could fumble it giving the ball back and basically nullifying what could have been a chance at a touchdown for your own team while denying points to the other team. On top of that ball handling skills when running isn't always something non offensive players have. Like holding onto the ball through a hard hit or a strip. As great as Ed ways he often ran with the ball in one hand just holding it out away from his body, making it easier to knock loose lol. And on more than a few occasions Ed did lose the ball after an interception.

[@brandonthompson8640]

@@Marrrrley also, the times Ed picked it off in the endzone, if he had just gone down there, the Ravens offense would get the ball at their own 25 yard line. Ed running it out of the endzone risks him getting tackled before hitting the 25 yard line, resulting in a net loss of yards. of course, it's Ed, so when he broke em, he broke em big.

[@Marrrrley]

Ok guys, thanks for the info. I guess just seeing Ed do it gave me the false impression that it'd most likely be good, but I guess it's not like that haha

[@__Andrew]

@@Marrrrley Well of course with highlights they are not going to show the times he got smacked and lost the ball lol. Ed was an amazing athlete and ball hawk. Only really late in his career would he step out of bounds at the end of an interception when he thought he could not get anymore yards. Early in his career he had no problem gambling for a few more yards or even a breakout touchdown. Part of the issue as well was for pretty much all of Ed's career Baltimore simply did not have a quarterback. A lot of the games we won we won because of defensive touchdowns or field goals. So yeah, we kinda needed Ed and company to gamble with it for a win rather than play by the numbers lol. Also RIP to the big man Tony Siragusa who died today. Another amazing player and a hell of a nice guy. I believe it was him that one time when he got flak for "landing too hard on Tom Brady" said "well my wife is only 120 pounds and she doesnt mind when i lay on her every night" lol.

[@floress911]

He is also the only player to have a kickoff, punt return, field goal block, fumble recovery, INT, and punt block all go for a touchdown. this man could do it all

[@DeadlyDanDaMan]

And considering how many players have played the game, and he is THE ONLY one to do that, shows more than anything that he is the greatest safety of all time.

[@justbecause7402]

Never threw a TD to himself tho

[@djscottieb01]

i think im the biggest Reed fan ever...i dont think he had a kickoff return for TD

[@jaccpot]

He never had a kickoff td

[@pre8ch]

@@jaccpot he said kickoff punt

[@dannyschear3788]

to think the Ravens had two top 30 defensive players ever for almost15 years together is crazy

[@Jpgoeagles]

and they wasted it with years of trash offence

[@TheEgganator324]

Top 10

[@dandman1753]

@@Jpgoeagles Dude they got 2 superbowls out of them. Went to the afc championship game idk how many times. Shit They tried.

[@korrasmuscles]

Lol they got two SBs with those guys. It's extremely hard to win a SB...

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

Top 5

[@matthewmccoy7437]

one of the funniest things my dad ever said to me was “you could randomly kick a football in the parking lot and ed reed would intercept it” the dude is an absolute legend

[@mugshotmarley]

But you don't intercept kicks. You return kicks and intercept passes

[@wegame4239]

@@mugshotmarleydamn bro just enjoy the damn joke lol wtf

[@LAK_770]

@@mugshotmarley sir, this is Brock Wipwap, vice chancellor of the Autism Hall of Fame - we are pleased to inform you that you have been inducted by unanimous vote, primarily on the strength of this comment. Congratulations.

[@theglokmah]

@@LAK_770No

[@Eagle8]

Agreed 100%! That dude was special.

[@MVuke84]

Forget just a Safety, he's one of the best Football players ever. Simply incredible, and who I pretended to be growing up. If you want to be the best, study how Ed Reed played the game.

[@MitchyCompetes]

Same brother I modelled my entire game off of this man

[@bigfkd1981]

i think he's top 10 greatest players, who had more impact in all phases of the game

[@KTF0]

One of the best Special Teams players ever. Could block a kick and could go out there to punt return it.

[@hayden6700]

I played football for two years in elementary school on defense and my dad would always tell me to hit kids like Ed Reed and show me videos of him. Still one of my favorite football players of all time

[@ianmillerdevilsfan1223]

Bill Belichick to Ed Reed: "You're the best free safety to play this game that I've seen"

[@sargondp69]

Reed is great. But Bill must not have seen Lott play and he sure was not around in the '40s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqiYY6urhMpqmJo

[@elbowgang9715]

Um Belichick coached against Lott in the 80s when he was the defensive coordinator for the Giants. End of story.

[@elbowgang9715]

And to further drive the point home Belichick is a historian of football

[@ianmillerdevilsfan1223]

Stephen May Depending on if you view is the best F you should realize if Belichick calls Reed the best he's ever seen shows how great he is

[@sargondp69]

Stephen May Bill is a historian of the game? Wow, glad you are here to tell me such obscure factoids! But you did watch the clip I linked before responding to prove yourself right, did you not? 'End of story'. 'And to further drive the point home', Coaches always exaggerate the present players and games. They are emotional, love the game, and get caught up in the moment of their own endeavors. 'End of Story.' The 'best' is debatable among many players and eras.

[@zeeb7749]

If Bill belichick has to center his game plan around keeping the ball away from one defensive player, then that player is the GOAT.

[@dp233332]

notice Brady and Belichick didnt have to treat Ray Lewis in that manner,

[@mosescarter5980]

dp233332 I mean but it’s unlikely that your going to keep the ball away from the middle line backer who probably ends up impacting the most defensive plays

[@jgrj52]

I want to disagree with this but I just can't. Belicheck has been coaching since 1975 so he would have seen all of the best

[@raviolihands5347]

cedricbeard no because Deion rarely blitzed the qb reed did it all FOR IMPACT standard prime time was best athlete in fb for a while but ed reed was different

[@raviolihands5347]

cedricbeard well heres the thing were not debating if Deion wasnt the goat i have no problem with u saying he was the goat od DBs IMPACT was specified and as far as randy coaches couldn’t game plan against randy because randy had something that cant be coached and thats SPEED randy had 4.2 speed in a 6’5 frame he was a human lambo in 6th gear

[@JajuanLogan]

Ed Reed is the best free safety to ever play football I think we all agree on that now

[@andysokal1564]

You said it Brother

[@greggalvarez1096]

I can't decide between him and Brian Dawkins. I ain't arguing with either opinion.

[@gorillaman14]

ronnie lott (i think) is in the conversation

[@mcfrosty1299]

Troy polamolu?

[@King6ix5tring]

@@mcfrosty1299 Troy is a strong safety

[@caseyvaughn3535]

I love that Ray is in almost every single video, usually involved in some way. Crazy defensive duo. Unbelievable

[@rumham7631]

between Ray, Ed, and Terrell Suggs they were slapping people around. What a terifying group of guys to play against

[@sikecar534]

No fly zone!

[@DustinPlatt]

OH NO ED GET DOWN ED OH NO EDDDDD NO ED NO ED GO ED GO EDDDD GOOOOOO EDDDD! -Coach

[@louisezeiber684]

Oldies

[@B0MB.C0M]

Coach Brian billick

[@colinhawkins4656]

Basically every time Ed reed got a pick

[@GhostPandaStorm]

@@B0MB.C0M Coach Billick was awesome.

[@GhostPandaStorm]

"GOD DANG IT, ED!"

[@skoshow8418]

The absolute definition of a ball hawk. Miss seeing 20 and 52 take the field every week

[@RobParksJr]

Facts. Looks bleakbout there on Defense

[@vids2002]

We all do

[@topspot4834]

The fact that Chris McAllister, Starks, big Sam Adams and Peter Boulware get overlooked shows you how great they were ... I was in college and they were my fantasy squad do I watched all their games. If they got up 10 the game was pretty much over. Best defense to ever play ball, and it ain't even close.

[@hgrihdrhbvgguggguhvv8016]

As a pats fan I sure as hell don’t miss it

[@trollkenobi6727]

@@topspot4834 and Rod

[@danielallyway]

Best defensive back of his era!

[@gaudimatos5563]

Charles Woodson > Ed Reed

[@floydjones1219]

@@gaudimatos5563 I love Charles but no ed reed da goat

[@bobbywitdatool5182]

@@floydjones1219 what about Troy?

[@jeffgayzose8129]

@@bobbywitdatool5182 ed and troy are a swappable 1 and 2

[@floydjones1219]

@@bobbywitdatool5182 u can throw him in there too I'll still say reed number 1 and between troy and Woodson at number 2

[@djp6140]

Ed Reed instincts and athleticism were off the charts incredible Free Safety.

[@paravecchiavince9685]

The scary part? He played on a team with Andre Johnson, Willis McGahee, Frank Gore, Clinton Portis, Bryant McKinnie, Jonathan Vilma and Sean Taylor.

[@__Andrew]

Ed Reed just made playing a hard position look easy. His ability to read the play matched with his amazing athleticism will make him a stand out player for _decades_ to come.

[@davidjriley]

And both Ed Reed and Ray lewis had an exceptional ability to do that. Best two players at their position ever!

[@sjchxhtriskit3025]

Every coach and announcer: “Get Down Ed” Ed Reed: “I’ll get down.. in the end zone”

[@efraimsoloway4420]

The other endzone

[@cobralaw]

Even as a lifelong, die-hard Steeler fan. I'm not ashamed to say. Ed Reed is the best to EVER do it.

[@noirlycan1785]

The only one better than that monster menace Troy P. You can only do that if you're the G.O.A.T.

[@najamcleish2621]

Sean Taylor

[@SatXl]

troy p was just a monster tho. 100% effort on every damn play

[@theronwilliamsii]

The love that Ravens D had for one another is a small reason why they were as great as they were. Suggs to Reed “You’re the greatest safety ever, pleasure to play beside you”..

[@cokekola8477]

Love the beginning “rookie made a mistake need to get down in the end zone” yeah that ain’t even close to the start of it.

[@owttlaw8250]

Naw.. at about 3:10.. " no no no Reed...... Go Reed go Reed...."

[@isaiahs675]

@@owttlaw8250 yeah he made the coach sing a different tune quick

[@arym1108]

I would like to see how many times he picked it in the end zone and DIDNT run it out.

[@owttlaw8250]

Yea he did!!! lol

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@Darnell Jones I remember during an interview he said something to effect of "we had this mindset of if we got our hands on the ball, we gotta try and score cuz we don't know what the offense is gonna do". And that was true. There were times when the Ravens D would give their O the ball in the red zone and they wouldn't score. That Redskins game in 2004 I remember vividly. The Ravens won that game 14-10 and both TD's were Ed Reed turnovers for touchdowns.

[@ericfisher9513]

2004 Ed Reed: I'm going to break the longest interception return for td record 2008 Ed reed: hold my 🍻

[@Memorex996]

2008 ed reed: hmm i could do better than that.

[@LostBoysBasketball]

A legit athletic phenomenon. He wasn’t big, but that jumping, those reflexes, that hand-eye, and that SPEED. That’s that Miami speed, you can’t replicate Ed Reed. True legend.

[@Dipset415]

The safety version of Deion 💯🤷🏿‍♂️

[@moneymanhussein8445]

He from louisiana not Miami

[@funkoxen]

I feel so blessed to have been able to watch and support this ravens team with a defense full of GOATS for so many years.

[@ElMagnificoRe]

The man had respect from everyone. There was no watch #20, they all said his name.

[@randallgay706]

ElMagnificoRe iam a steelers fan ed reed made the steelers game plan look bad

[@JoseVerduzco]

Best safety to ever play. Period.

[@SolidPain6624]

Joe Noobo Ronnie Lott but ya Reed is up there.

[@MalySports]

Ronnie Lott is not on Ed Reed's level my guy lmfao.

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

@@SolidPain6624 hell no😂

[@SolidPain6624]

All of you are probably under 20 years old. You do know that there were players before the year 2000 right? I’m 20 years old but at least I’m knowledgeable to know that Lott is on reed’s level. How ignorant. Reed is second best for me but to disrespect Lott is plain dumb

[@SolidPain6624]

eighnasa I don’t mind anybody claiming Reed is the best but to ignore any other safety to play before him is a joke. I hate when young people these days, and I’m young, don’t account the past of the game...

[@omarnuneznavy]

My favorite safety of all time. I don't think there will ever be another one like him

[@BCFC954]

Lol love the commentary from the beginning: “the rookie will learn he should get down” Reed: “hold my beer”

[@AuraZ42]

This era made the Steelers&Ravens games feel like the Redsox&Yankees rivalry. It was just lots of studs, generational talents, close games, playoff consistency. Just good football that was enjoyable even if the game was under 35 points combined

[@billybarron479]

must be a steelers fan?

[@bruhmoment7501]

As a non Steelers fan I agree with him

[@PS-bc5qt]

Haven't really watched football since this comment, but Steelers/Ravens games were fucking awesome. Def in those games were great.

[@kel1758]

@@billybarron479 did you see the games they played

[@criminalscum_514]

@@PS-bc5qt The game i always think of first is when Mike Tomlin stepped in front of Jacoby Jones during an imminent td return and caused him to trip.

[@alexanderkriete9401]

"The rookie making a mistake" lol Ed until 2008 had no offense, the D was the O.

[@matthiaskirby7654]

2006 ravens were savage

[@alexanderkriete9401]

@@matthiaskirby7654 true story, McNair was so drunk for that playoff game against manning many in Baltimore think he was high throughout the game as well. Like he basically got high to not be hungover, for a home playoff game. Dude had some demons...

[@bjornwallberg-beutelrock4815]

Well on that play he definitely should get down.. Going down wins the game up by 5 with seconds left. It’s actually quite selfish to chase a TD. Goat saftey though.

[@atrainn]

@@bjornwallberg-beutelrock4815 I disagree, that's just the way he plays. I guarantee that enitre locker room wasn't upset not going down

[@nikeguy2]

@@alexanderkriete9401 Because we didn’t really need an offense 😂. That defense was absurd. Ray, Ed, Haloti, Trevor, McCallister, Suggs…. You didn’t have a choice but to try to throw it deep with Ray and the boys sniffing out runs and play action.

[@TheBensmith5]

When he came back to Baltimore when he played for the Jets, the whole stadium erupted with “Reeeed” when he made a good play even though he was in green.

[@Zaxby722]

There will never be another Ed Reed, one of the absolute safeties to ever play the game.

[@justinbgr]

The thing that always sticks out when watching Reed is his momentum after catching an interception. He could bait a bad throw better than any safety to play the game. Watching him get an interception and immediately be at full speed is a testament to his preparation, anticipation, and natural instincts at the position. It was a pleasure being a ravens fans when defense was an institution in Baltimore. Not to say we don't field great defenses anymore, but there was an electricity when Ray and Ed were on the field together. Those defenses always felt like they were greater than the sum of their parts, and Ray and Ed put average guys in position to make incredible plays they had no business making. Just look at how many defensive players left Baltimore to chase contracts during those years and the vast majority never could replicate the success they had in Baltimore. To be so talented those two were incredibly selfless players and I think that is what transcends them above equally talented players. I'm so glad we finally got Ed a ring.

[@justinbgr]

@Frank Mclain For sure. I meant no disrespect to Suggs. I just don't believe he's as important to those mid-2000s defenses as they were. Suggs is a hall-of-famer no doubt, but he's not a generational talent.

[@Ryan.granneman]

Justin Bigger i agree with everything except for that last. Suggs is a generational talent, watch his 2011 season he was going against the best lineman while getting double teamed AND chipped, and still won DPOTY. Injuries slowed down suggs

[@justinbgr]

@@Ryan.granneman I agree about Suggs as well and he was definitely the final leg of the triangle of leadership that existed on those units. He's still a great player at 36. Obviously his snaps are limited, but every team that prepares for the Ravens have to use time and resources game planning for him, and that's more precious than any further accolades he could receive. A FEW years ago I wasn't sure he was going to have the longevity to be a HOFer, but there's no doubt in my mind he gets in now.

[@tropicmix8765]

@@Ryan.granneman Suggs was great, but he's not reed or lewis, chill with that.

[@jadenn.walkerr3747]

@Frank Mclain if you mention suggs you have to mention chris mccalister and ngata

[@JoshuaDay0550]

very glad he was able to get a ring with the Ravens. He will be missed. Best safety in the history of the NFL.

[@matthewciolak3273]

Joshua Day ever heard of Ronnie Lott?

[@commonsense1443]

Ronnie Lott was a little better at big hits and some shit you can’t do in today’s NFL but Reed had the hit stick too, along wit better coverage skills.

[@elev8torguy130]

Jesus mother of mary fuckin Christ..... Yes we all know who ronnie lot is. He was a great safety and one of the greatest of all time. In our opinion ed reed was the greatest safety of all time. Go comment on some lot videos please and get a fucking life.

[@jenniferuntalon7663]

They had the same amount of interceptions and Lott has way more tackles, ff and sacks

[@highlightreelnfl8842]

You dont know

[@council4950]

The original ball hawk. We love you Ed, thank you for all the great years you have gave us.

[@reggieb1963]

Not a Ravens fan but Ed Reed was a monster... One of the greatest defensive players of all time...

[@illsmacku7553]

Steelers ravens in the 2000s was such a great rivalry

[@zmaj6524]

My favorite as Ravens fan. Games were usually low scoring wars.

[@o1_99k]

I loved seeing the brawls they got into but now as much as I want to see it I don't really wanna risk injuries for the Ravens players that we do have lol the rivalry this szn is non-existent tbh

[@SPTO]

The defensive personnel on those early 2000s Ravens teams were just amazing. Looking back on it now you have to view them as being comparable to those old Steelers teams of the '70s. Ed Reed won one helluva talent.

[@Ginga]

Agreed. So many quality players. Ray, Ed, Boulware, Adams, Suggs, Ngata, McAlister, Pryce, A.Thomas, Burnett, the list goes on.

[@goldenraven2046]

If they had even a serviceable QB in the 2000s, they could have been the team of the decade instead of the Patriots. It sucks that so many great defenses were wasted because of garbage QB play.

[@onunka16]

goldenraven20 The early 2000s Dolphins come to mind.

[@elbowgang9715]

2006 Ravens defense was LOADED that was the year all 3 levels had multiple pro bowl players

[@conman1495]

and we even had a good QB in McNair.

[@michaelriegler2594]

This dude managed to turn almost every thing he touched into a touchdown

[@Wapes]

Ed Reed, Brian Dawkins, Troy Polamalu, and Sean Taylor. I am truly grateful to see 4 HOF Safeties all play in my lifetime.

[@DustinPlatt]

When Bill Belichick game plans for a safety and when he also says if he was on his team that he'd never take him off a certain phase of the game ever, that's saying something about a player.

[@faveology]

Belichick has never had an athletic freak at safety like Reed, but he has still managed to produce damn good ones. Sure he has had HOF and pro bowlers at S, but they weren't athletic freaks like Ed Reed. They were hardworkers who listened and got the most out of their talent. Imagine if Belichick had a guy like Reed. Reed would have probably put up even bigger numbers.

[@cloudstrife6911]

@@faveology if Belichick had Ed Reed Brady would've never had time to develop his qb skills as Reed would constantly be making pick 6's 😂

[@georgeturner301]

@@faveology That athleticism was backed with breaking down reams of videos and note taking. As Yogi Berra said, which can be applied to life in general, " fifty percent of this game is ninety percent mental."

[@chief.snowflake3845]

“Imma take dis one back to da crib, ya hurr me”😂😂😂2:02

[@mauricewhite9605]

Drew Macy shit was icy af 😂

[@thorolabs]

How does someone make endzone pick 6s their "THING"? LMAO

[@anthonyallen9094]

The greatest safety to ever live. Long live king Reed. - A broncos fan since '87.

[@garrettracine3024]

He should be going to the Hall soon

[@korrasmuscles]

Lol, he's going to be first ballot.

[@Ballinbmac]

next year I think

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

First ballot too

[@matrixphijr]

He's eligible next year. Ray retired in 2012 but Ed played that one extra year that we'd all like to forget.

[@warrenward6294]

He'll be in next year. 2 years in a row that a raven great will be a first ballot headliner entry. As good as the ravens defense is today, they'll never be what they were from 2001-2012.

[@jacobkeen2825]

can we just get a round of applause for how amazing the ravens defense has been since the franchise was formed?

[@nologic29]

*cries in 2022*

[@jacobkeen2825]

@@nologic29 😭😭

[@crazebamm]

When you hear the coach going from take a knee, oh man, the disagreement with Ed’s choice to run it, to him saying go!!! Maaaaaaaaan

[@ravenken]

i have to admit that I feel lucky, REAL lucky to be a Raven fan during Ed's career. ANYTIME he was on the field I was on the edge of my seat.

[@qwerty1994ize]

Interception Get Down ! Get Down ! *Breaks tackle, Keeps running Coach: Oh God , Dang it Ed 🤦🏿‍♂️ 50 yards, 60 yards, Still running Coach :: Go Ed ... Go Ed...👏🏿🗣🗣🗣

[@itsoffsafety925]

Hahaha

[@doomzday4623]

greatest Ballhawk who ever lived!

[@sleazyyeezy2238]

J M true that

[@andrewrout8712]

The Ravens are just mind blowing. Been in the league for only 25 years, and they have drafted the all time greats at several positions already: - Ogden, LT - R. Lewis, ILB - Reed, S - Tucker, K Not to mention all the other guys who will have to settle for HoF, instead of being the best ever at the position: Suggs, Ngata, Priest Holmes, Yanda, possibly Brandon Williams, and Marlon Humphrey, Andrews and Lamar Jackson well on their way. That doesn't even count guys like Flacco, Rice, Jamal Lewis, Heap, McAlister, etc tc etc. Unbelievable how much talent this organization has identified and developed in such a short time span.

[@buchiklop110]

Which is the real reason why Cleveland still despises Art Modell so much. The Ravens actually had good scouting and player development while the Browns didn't.

[@vsauce4678]

Ed Reed had super human route jumping literally no one else in the NFL has come close to him at the safety position. His ability to steal the ball was super human

[@peteyprimo7173]

He never stole a ball in his career. He earned every one of them.

[@UncleJohn_GayisBad]

@@peteyprimo7173nah, he definitely stole many balls. Those balls weren’t meant for him, but he took them whenever he could.

[@paulpatterson1853]

"The rookie ed reed" caught me off guard to hear that. Haha. I started watching football in 2007 and reed was a legend already by then. Haha

[@biggjimmy7777777777]

Privilege and an honor to get to watch Ed Reed play every Sunday as a Ravens fan. That man is the best Free Safety I've ever seen personally with my two eyes. All others Safties can only be compared to him and his skills. My favorite Raven of all time, want to thank Ed Reed for all the great memories.

[@jerishigan6567]

Suggs: you’re the greatest safety ever. Reed: you’re a linebacker.

[@faithful4654]

Ed reed is one of my favorite safety's. I really look up to this man even if he's retired.

[@elijahmelvin5968]

The best safety to ever touch the football congratulations on making it in to the hall of fame you deserve it brother

[@CursedDeepFake]

I think Ed reed being such a good safety made Ray Lewis' job much easier and vice versa. pretty symbiotic relationship there between 2 HOFers

[@matthewarnold4557]

The whole defense was great, which makes anyone's job easier.

[@1grandpa654]

3 HOFers Terrell Suggs too.

[@dacjr9]

A lot of football fans like to say Sean Taylor is the best but there we’ll never be anyone quite like Ed Reed ever again. He is the definition of “Playmaker” he changed the game. I’m so proud of this man for what he has done on and off the field. The GOAT of Safeties🙌

[@locodoco9310]

Ed Reed was at the U before Sean T. He also mentored him. S.T. not even in Ed Reeds category..And that includes hitting or ball hawking..Reed is the Michael Jordan of Safeties

[@killamatrix1]

Best. 😂😂😂 Sean would of been great but not better

[@noirlycan1785]

Taylor was just about to hit God mode b4 his passing. He was bigger, stronger but had to learn the "game" and sharpen instinct. Even Ed said Taylor was the Him.

[@christianfischer9854]

Nothing but Goosebumps watching this guy!

[@CharlesUrban]

It was an honor and a privilege to have Ed on our team. I'm glad he got a ring, because by Unitas, did he ever deserve one. *REEEEEEED!*

[@fultsp1]

It’s your team?

[@sammyvh11]

He picked up loose balls like a shortstop. Great great player.

[@ePlayablez]

Wasn’t the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest but he sure made it look like he was all three.. Also the greatest open field runner I’ve ever seen with the exception of MAYBE Devin Hester. Looking back, it seems I haven’t watched much football since he retired. This guy really was a marvel to watch and is hands down my favorite player of all time..

[@yeltsin6817]

This guy looked like a receiver most nights. Super fast and hands with grip but his timings on hits was perfect. He’d catch so many guys just at the right time when they were off balance. That is skill.

[@akthephantom4833]

Greatest safety ever just because of his playmaking, game breaking ability. First ballot hall of famer

[@osu5inarow]

Watch Ronnie Lott. He literally changed the position.

[@akthephantom4833]

@@osu5inarow ronnie lott didnt return punts for tds or hold records for longest defensive tds or won a dpoy. Correct me if im wrong

[@osu5inarow]

@@akthephantom4833 You're seriously banking on the few times Ed Reed returned punts? The others would be somewhat of an argument with the defensive player of the year being the only one with any merit. But let's compare. Ronnie Lott made two all decade teams vs Reed's one. Lott won four super bowls vs Reed's 2 Lott made 10 pro bowls to Reed's 9 Lott was a first team all pro 8 times to Reed's 5 Lott has an actual trophy given to the best college safety named after him. But no tell me about Reed the few times he returned a punt.

[@akthephantom4833]

@@osu5inarow i cant debate that. But i still stand by my opinion. LeBron vs jordan type shit

[@osu5inarow]

@@akthephantom4833 Its really not. You have one guy who's clearly better. Lott literally changed the way defenses are played. He allowed schemes like Nickel packages or 4-2-5 defenses to work. The guy award wise is better than Reed. I lived through both guys and Lott is better by far.

[@kruzthewolf]

5:36 One of my best Ravens memories is that pick six against the Eagles. I was at the game with my dad. I was jumping on my seat. Loved watching him play. 🐐

[@agonzalez8924]

It wasn't just that he was a ballhawk, its that when he got the ball in his hand he had a nose for the endzone. It was a remarkable thing to watch, best safety i ever saw.

[@nflfan5938]

His energy was unmatched He was very physical Ed Reed is a top 3 safety or the best safety I think He’s the best

[@peteyprimo7173]

Who else could possibly claim the other 2 spots?

[@nflfan5938]

@@peteyprimo7173idk I should of said He’s a top 1 safety I think He is tho you could maybe put Troy up there maybe Brian Dawkins but I think Ed is better than Brian maybe Troy

[@lischpboi2068]

If coach Bill Belicheck says he is the best Safety to ever play the game which he did than he is the best safety to ever play the game.

[@williambaker7735]

Recently got the chance to meet Ed Reed laidback-humble.I will probably never meet a 1st ballot hall of famer again.im honored.

[@notbot8830]

Dr. Richard D. Stiff Walmart nigga the fuck

[@iana3398]

Did he have a cigar

[@surveysays8335]

As a Baltimore Native, and proud carrier of the Reed name; I miss watching the master at work. There was no better feeling that jumping out of your seat, screaming GO ED... GO ED....

[@criminalscum_514]

Suggs, Lewis, and Reed. When the Baltimore defense was unstoppable. As much as I love the Ravens now, it was a different feeling back then.

[@pesoschess]

Lmao those last 2 INT returns with the Jets let you know he said “Ight it’s time to hang it up” 😂😂😂

[@user-ww5ym4fp2p]

Finally ed reed highlight tape

[@tylerstorey6013]

Anyone notice how low Baltimore’s opponents score was in all the clips this just shows how dominant this defense was for years

[@jhard94]

Dudes vision for the ball was insane

[@FreeRoyalPowerHour]

Gotta love the second guessing from everyone in this video 😂. The commentators. The coaches. Relax...he's special. He doesnt play by normal football player rules. Once in a lifetime instincts and the field vision of a RB. Shit was scary

[@coinsandcomputers1229]

ed not only the best safety, hes one of the best players ever in any era.

[@john12892]

Ed Reed is not the best safety but a very gifted player.

[@illegal3755]

Mr. who do you consider one of the greatest

[@l.krichardson6115]

One of Greatest ever not Baltimore fan but him and Ray Lewis made that defense that 2000s defense put the Steelers D to shame

[@mingywantwingy1379]

@@john12892 Best FS 100%.

[@mingywantwingy1379]

@SCARYDAB FOLKSCURRY nope

[@sayyywhaaat3153]

Bro the end of this video just hit my soul. I was at the ring of honor game for Ed Reed against the rams and this moment was so intense and I'll never forget it. Gave me chills

[@Capitalstankenthusiast]

the fact he averaged 6 picks a season is crazy

[@xxextinct3942]

Love when the coach keeps sayin like damn get down but then halfway hes cheerin him to go

[@justincoleman7987]

Ed Reed greatest safety of all time 🐐

[@justincoleman7987]

You could definitely say Ronnie Lott but I’d say Ed Reed

[@justincoleman7987]

I don’t consider Brian Dawkins and Ed Reed on the same level even though I have much respect for Weapon X

[@samtaylor6535]

If Sean Taylor wouldn't of died it maybee be a different story

[@timjergans5792]

eighnasa If there are two qualities you want in a free safety, it’s ballhawking coverage skills and the ability to make tackles once they break second-level. There are arguably many safeties who could tackle as well or better than Reed, but NOBODY had better high-safety coverage skills than Reed. Dawkins did a lot for Philly (thanks in part to Jim Johnson’s diverse defense, blitzing anyone from anywhere), but lacked the freakish ballhawkish talent that Reed had. Reed played something like 50 games less than Weapon X, but ended up with almost double his interception total. But don’t take my word for it, instead look at the countless players and coaches, from Ronnie Lott to Troy Polamalu to Bill Belichick who said Reed was the GOAT.

[@marcoscalderon7979]

how has he done it so many times. an absolute legend

[@DopeIsotope]

"NO ED!" Reed breaks free "GO ED GO!"

[@lunhing5308]

Him and Ray Lewis on the same team that locker room must have been super lit

[@Billfish57]

In College too, at Miami, they were incredible, and Shawn Taylor also from Miami was even better, but his carrier was stopped by a bullet or he would have been right there with Ed as the two best safeties ever. Take a look at some Shawn Taylor highlights.

[@giveawaytim3486]

💯💯

[@haunt6dfilms]

Ed was a walking pick six... he's literally what every team tries to look for in a FS. Speed, awareness, work ethic & ofc, ball hawk skills.

[@colinwoody7432]

I'm so glad the Ravens drafted him! Watching him was electrifying! You always knew he would somehow have an impact in every game that he played! I wish he could play forever! I miss having him in Baltimore! He was the game change himself! Number 20 is a legend! I'll remember you forever and so will the Baltimore Ravens and fans!💯💪🏻🔥😁

[@1BeatGames]

"You're the greatest safety ever! It's a pleasure to play beside you."

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Watching him set the int yards almost made me tear

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Thats why being a ravens fan is worth it the true 2008 MVP

[@MegaOhhboy]

I just did myself I loved this team for 20 years

[@matthewforbes2969]

Ray Lewis- the father Ed Reed- the son Terrell Suggs- the holy spirit Edit: welcome to the hall Ed!

[@305filmz2]

matthew forbes amen

[@trapaneezus]

Marlon Humphrey - the 2nd coming

[@fernandoolivasperez195]

Amen

[@shawnab9372]

Well Said.

[@josepha1746]

Wheres haloti?

[@jay2blunt]

You know he was the best safety when Peyton Manning is still amazed to this day when Ed reed picked him off

[@vskodenv2277]

#55: “you the greatest safety ever.” Ed: “we aint done tho.”

[@gajeelsession6494]

One of the best to ever come out of LA, one of the best defensive players ever!

[@viningperformancemotorspor1457]

Destrehan HS!

[@herbertmoore3627]

Ed Reed was beast!! 💯

[@Shiesty723]

This dude was glued to the ball. So crazy how him and a football can have such a magnetic bond.

[@jimmyp410]

My alltime favorite player! I feel so blessed to grow up watching him play in person at least 60 to 70 times! U don't really get to see his mind games and trickery he plays on qb's that well from the tv! Watching what he does before the snap is most impressive! Now it's kinda like that with Lamar, seeing his runs from the 3rd deck let's u see just how incredible he really is!

[@tommy7768]

Ed Reed is the best safety to probably ever exist in the NFL. HE'S A MOTHER FLIPPING HOF.

[@osu5inarow]

How old are you? Clearly you've never watched anyone like Lott or Tatum.

[@williamroberts3245]

Ronnie Lott is the greatest safety of all time.

[@ethanpeck9941]

Sry but no Ed reed had better athleticism and play reading skills than Lott ever had

[@flashfive12]

@@williamroberts3245 numbers, peers, and Lott himself disagree

[@kenpachizaraki1947]

I love, l mean LOVE Ed Reed as an athlete, but no... Lott is the GOAT. Lott also played in a more manly league.

[@Gamer2k4]

3:15 What in the world was #47 doing? If he would have just paid attention and stuck the block instead of staring at Reed, that would have been an easy touchdown, and no flag.

[@matrixphijr]

Pretty sure that's Will Demps. One of those "flashes of great but so inconsistent" kind of guys.

[@KC_Smooth]

Gamer2k4 some guys just don’t have the mental consistency

[@darksharxz]

He Was In Awe.

[@carlossosa1359]

Real life madden

[@ericwollam5532]

You truly don't learn to appreciate what you have until these highlight videos pop up of them.

[@crybaby870]

Ed was a game changer, if Baltimore was down in the first half, he could change it. He played bold and didn’t have an ounce of fear in his heart, absolute one of a kind safety

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid999]

It is such a motivating factor when you know you have someone you can trust so much at the defense.