Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Austin Reed performed for NFL evaluators and ran the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Saturday.
Austin Reed’s 40 Time
Reed opted not to participate in any testing drills at the 2024 NFL Combine besides the 40-yard dash. The Western Kentucky QB may opt to perform those drills at the Hilltoppers Pro Day.
- 40-yard Dash: 4.82
- 10-yard Split: N/A
- Broad Jump: N/A
- Vertical Jump: N/A
- 3-Cone Drill: N/A
- 20-yard Shuttle: N/A
- Bench Press: N/A
Austin Reed’s 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Reed grades out as a late-round or potential PFA prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s not exceptional in any area, but as a well-rounded prospect with enough physical talent and operational utility, he’d be a solid pick late on Day 3 as a prospective backup.
At 6’2″ and 220 pounds, Reed has a little bit of everything on the operational side. He’s a solid pocket navigator, he’s a capable distributor with RAC-friendly placement, and he has the necessary velocity, anticipation, and risk propensity to rifle the ball into tight intermediate windows or trigger on 1-on-1 opportunities downfield.
While Reed has functional mobility, he’s only an average athlete and creator, and there are still areas in which he can improve. He can be a bit frantic under pressure, and aberrations in his lower-body mechanics can cause fluctuations in situational precision.
You can read Austin Reed’s 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report right here.
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