PFF rates Georgia’s J.R. Reed above consensus top five 2020 pick

Georgia Bulldogs safety J.R. Reed is returning to Athens for his senior season. Reed had an excellent 2018 campaign. He recorded 66 tackles, one sack and two interceptions last season, including an interception of Tua Tagovailoa in the SEC Championship Game.

J.R. Reed’s 2018 season was so exceptional he graded above LSU Tigers safety Grant Delpit:

The SEC will feature three tried and true STUDS at safety this season. pic.twitter.com/AhygoYPnAu

— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 19, 2019

Delpit is projected to be a top five pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. J.R. Reed had an impressive 2019 and is generating some draft buzz for 2020. Reed could be a first round pick if he impresses more in 2019.

In fact, Reed was rated as the top senior safety by Gil Brandt (Delpit is a junior):

My top 6 senior safeties for the 2020 NFL Draft in Las Vegas:

1. J.R. Reed, @FootballUGA
2. David Dowell, @MSU_Football
3. Shyheim Carter, @AlabamaFTBL
4. Julian Blackmon, @Utah_Football
5. Jalen Elliott, @NDFootball
6. Brandon Jones, @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/fSaJ0D9V5U

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) May 22, 2019