Washington Redskins Training Camp Profile 2017: TE Jordan Reed

Jordan Reed has developed into one of the best tight ends in the NFL. If he can stay healthy, he should be primed for a big 2017 campaign.

In 2013, the Washington Redskins took a risk with their third round pick. With only a couple of picks in the first three rounds, many expected that the Redskins would look to find some upgrades for their defensive backfield to improve their chances of succeeding with Robert Griffin III at the helm. Instead, the team took a young, converted quarterback to play tight end for them. The man was Jordan Reed.

At the time, tight end did not look like a primary need. The team had Fred Davis as the starter, and he had proven to be a quality option when on the field. Granted, he was coming off a torn Achilles, but many had expected that veteran Chris Cooley could just return until Davis was ready to come back. Instead, the Redskins chose to target Reed in the draft, and it paid off.

Reed has developed into one of the best players on the Redskins offense. Period. He has functioned as a midfield target for both Griffin and Kirk Cousins. He has an excellent skill set, and he gets better each year, as he continues to learn the ins and outs of the tight end position.

Of course, there are some concerns with Reed moving forward as well, particularly related to his health. With all of that said, let’s have a look at how Reed projects to fare during the 2017 NFL season.