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Caraun Reid

Caraun Reid

American football player (born 1991)


Caraun Reid (born November 23, 1991) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Princeton. He has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, and DC Defenders.

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Early life

Reid was born on November 23, 1991, in Bronx, New York. He is the son of Courton, the Bishop of City of Faith Church of God in the Bronx, a school principal, and psychologist, and Claudette Reid, also a minister, hematologist, and licensed educator. Reid has two older brothers Caryl and CaVar.

High school

Reid attended Mount Saint Michael Academy in The Bronx, New York. Named two-time team captain, he earned all-league honors twice and all-city and all-state honors as a senior. He was the winner of the school's Monsignor Matthew Peters student-athlete award, and was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars.

He was considered a two-star recruit by Rivals.com.[1]

College career

His academic excellence led him to Princeton University, where he played for the Tigers from 2009 to 2013. In 2009, recorded 34 tackles, most among all Princeton freshmen, and added 4.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups and a sack. In 2010, Reid played in only one game before suffering a season-ending injury. In 2011, he earned first-team All-Ivy League honors after leading all Ivy League linemen with 68 tackles, including 29 solo stops. He led Princeton in tackles for loss (16), sacks (eight), pass breakups (three), quarterback hurries (three) and blocked kicks (three). In 2012, he earned third-team FCS All-American honors by the Associated Press, after recording 40 tackles, including 9.5 for losses, 5.5 sacks and three blocked kicks. He also earned unanimous first-team All-Ivy League honors on the defensive line. In 2013, he was named a finalist for the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year honors.[2] He earned his third straight first-team All-Ivy League honor, only the fourth player in Princeton history to earn the honor three times. He recorded 26 tackles, including 11 for loss, 6.5 sacks, one interception and one blocked kick.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Reid was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round (158th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[3] Reid had a quiet rookie season with 2 tackles and a pass defended in 12 games. In 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks, Reid returned a Russell Wilson fumble 27 yards for a touchdown, cutting the score to 13-10. However, the Lions would lose on a controversial call. Reid also recorded 29 tackles and 2 sacks during 14 games played in 2015. On September 3, 2016, Reid was waived by the Lions after the preseason.[4]

San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers claimed Reid off waivers on September 4, 2016.[5] In his first week with the team, Reid recorded a sack. In week 3, Reid recorded his second career touchdown by recovering another fumble and returning it 61 yards for a score. Despite scoring off of the Andrew Luck fumble, Reid and the chargers lost a close game against the Colts. In Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons, Reid injured his ACL and was placed on injured reserve on October 25, 2016.[6]

On September 2, 2017, Reid was waived by the Chargers.[7]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

On October 11, 2017, Reid signed with the Lions.[8] He was released on October 18, 2017.[9]

Washington Redskins

On November 14, 2017, Reid signed with the Washington Redskins.[10] On December 4, 2017, Reid was waived by the Redskins.[11]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 18, 2017, Reid signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[12] He was released on August 18, 2018.[13]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 20, 2018, Reid was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to replace an injured Richard Ash.[14] He received praise from head coach Jason Garrett, a fellow Princeton alumnus,[15] but was released on September 1.[16] He was re-signed on September 25, to replace an injured Datone Jones.[17] Reid played in 10 games for the Cowboys mostly as a backup defensive tackle, including one start against the Atlanta Falcons in place of an injured Antwaun Woods. He collected 14 tackles (one for loss), half a sack, 10 quarterback pressures and the first forced fumble of his career. He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On June 10, 2019, Reid signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[18] He was released on August 30, 2019.[19]

Arizona Cardinals

Reid was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on December 4, 2019.[20] He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 10, 2020, Reid signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[21] He was released on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] He was elevated to the active roster on October 10 for the team's week 5 game against the Houston Texans, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[24] He was promoted to the active roster on October 12, 2020.[25] He was waived on November 14, 2020,[26] and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[27] On December 5, 2020, Reid was promoted to the active roster.[28] He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Carolina Panthers

On May 24, 2021, Reid signed with the Carolina Panthers.[29] He was released on August 24, 2021.[30]

Tennessee Titans

On October 5, 2021, Reid was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[31] On November 1, 2021, Reid as released from the practice squad.[32]

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 17, 2021, Reid was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.[33] His contract expired when the teams season ended on January 9, 2022.

DC Defenders

On February 4, 2023, Reid was signed by the DC Defenders. He was released on December 13, 2023.[34]


References

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  3. Henne, Ricky. "Chargers Add Three via Waivers". chargers.com.
  4. Henne, Ricky (October 25, 2016). "Chargers Place DT Caraun Reid on IR; Re-Sign CB Pierre Desir". Chargers.com.
  5. Henne, Ricky (September 2, 2017). "Los Angeles Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on December 28, 2017.
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  8. Czarda, Stephen (November 14, 2017). "Redskins Place Two On Injured Reserve, Sign Two To The Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  9. Walker, Andrew (December 18, 2017). "Colts Place Ryan Kelly, Jon Bostic On Injured Reserve". Colts.com.
  10. Eatman, Nick (August 20, 2018). "Cowboys Sign Safety, DT; Showers to IR". DallasCowboys.com.
  11. Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  12. Alper, Josh (September 25, 2018). "Cowboys sign Caraun Reid, place Datone Jones on IR". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. Ulrich, Logan (June 10, 2019). "Colts Sign DL Caraun Reid".
  14. Walker, Andrew (August 31, 2019). "Colts Announce Final 2019 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  15. Urban, Darren (December 4, 2019). "Cardinals Promote LBs Tanner Vallejo, Kylie Fitts, Sign DL Caraun Reid". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  16. Oehser, John (August 10, 2020). "Transactions: Jaguars roster at 80". Jaguars.com.
  17. Oehser, John (September 5, 2020). "Roster Reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players". Jaguars.com.
  18. Oehser, John (October 10, 2020). "Saturday update: Allen out, Wilson and Williams activated". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  19. "Jaguars' Caraun Reid: Back with Jacksonville". CBSSports.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  20. Johnson, James (November 17, 2020). "Jags bring back DT Caraun Reid to practice squad, send RB Chris Thompson to IR". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  21. "Jaguars Make Roster Moves". Jaguars.com. December 5, 2020.
  22. Gantt, Darin (May 24, 2021). "Panthers sign defensive tackle Caraun Reid". Panthers.com.
  23. Gantt, Darin (August 24, 2021). "Panthers make two more cuts to get to 80". Panthers.com.
  24. Wyatt, Jim (October 5, 2021). "Titans Add Two to Practice Squad, Including Veteran OLB John Simon". TennesseeTitans.com.
  25. "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Breiden Fehoko". Chargers.com. November 17, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  26. "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

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