Athletic and explosive with a great feel for the game, Reed is a definite D1 talent but may have to take the long road to get there. Not sure how his grades look but indications point to him heading to JuCo to start his college career but Reed is a bonafide “dude” that you will hear about on the D1 level one day. He was a major piece on a Firebirds team that went on to win the Class 4A state title this year as well as a multi year starter that’s durable, plays through injuries. You want this guy in your locker room and on the playing field because of his tough demeanor and game changing abilities. It will be interesting to see how his recruitment plays out over the coming month as he is definitely one of the best overall talents we have left from the #TN2024 class.

D’Arious Reed D’Arious Reed 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Pearl-Cohn | 2024 State TN is an excellent wide receiver prospect for Pearl Cohn High School. Very well rounded WR, he shows a good and sudden release off the line of scrimmage. Good route running, Reed is smooth in and out of his breaks with a good understanding of how to manipulate defensive backs. He shows very good body control and tracking to win at the catch point in contested situations.

D’Arious Reed D’Arious Reed 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Pearl-Cohn | 2024 State TN is a down field vertical threat at 6-foot tall, 170 pounds out of Pearl-Cohn High School. He shows great down field adjustments and tracks the ball well over his shoulders and maintains speed through the catch point. This leads to highlight reel catches with his amazing ball skills on display. Good hand fighting on a vertical plane, Reed is good at fighting for position and will create late separation. Solid route running ability and he gets in and out of his breaks efficiently. Overall, he shows good anticipation after the catch and transitions quickly up the field.

One of the best athletes from the receiver position in the #TN2024 class, Reed is a dynamic playmaker that is a big play threat anytime the ball touches his hands while providing tons of versatility on offense that can be utilized in multiple ways. Ranking 6th among the receivers, Reed is a multi talented wideout that brings athleticism, explosive movements, good route running and speed to the football field that translates well to the next level and college coaches have begun to take notice. What they are discovering is a guy who’s best football is ahead of him as Reed is still filling out his body while continuing to learn the game, so his future in college looks very bright. This Mid-Tennessee prospect might end up being a steal for whoever signs him as well as someone that takes his game past the college gridiron.