2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaylen Reed, RB, UW-River Falls

• Name: Jaylen Reed 
• Position: All-Purpose Back
• College: UW-River Falls
• Height: 5’6
• Weight: 170 LBS
• Twitter: @comecatch4
• Instagram: @Boodah2x

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

I create real separation between defenders & have breakaway speed & also very unselfish 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I’m a GOD fearing man who loves the game who will do anything to help my team 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Staving kids in Africa 

Who was your role model? 

Role model is my Mom 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Favorite NFL team would be the one who picks me up

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Peter Ladu. He played with 2 hurt hips thru the entire season didn’t complain once and eventually needed surgery after 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Biggest pet peeve is dirty dishes 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Favorite Teacher Mr Deboe 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

2023 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Panda Express 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Favorite snack definitely air head bites 

What is your degree in? 

Degree in business and communication 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

NBA YoungBoy, my Pops, & 2pac why because I think they are cool people and my dad passed when I was 2 would look to have a conversation with him 

What is your biggest weakness? 

Biggest weakness would be my love for my teammates in a good way sometimes I’ll put my body on the line for them and sometimes get hurt.