The Cardinals won six games last season but came up just short of the playoffs. With Reed and other talent returning, Earlham stands a chance of getting to the postseason in 2025. For his part, Reed delivers disruption as a defensive end, as we witness watching his junior highlight video. He produced 22 solo stops and 2.5 tackles for loss last season thanks to a combination of agility, speed and physicality. Reed has a plan when the ball is snapped. It aligns with the defensive scheme, in which he stays disciplined, making plays within its framework. Defensive end suits him well right now, but he also could grow into a tackle, where his athleticism would play up even more.