Nikko Reed
Career Summary
Nikko Reed is a defensive back from Oakland, California. He played at Colorado and Oregon before entering the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Reed attended Moreau Catholic High School. He was a three-star prospect who recorded 2,199 all-purpose yards, six kickoff-return touchdowns, one punt-return touchdown and 13 career interceptions in high school.
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College Career
Reed played 49 games with 15 starts across Colorado and Oregon. He produced 64 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions and 15 pass breakups at Oregon after totaling 51 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass breakups at Colorado.
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Path to the NFL
Reed signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Reed made the Chargers' initial 53-man roster as a rookie in 2025. NFL.com credits him with five games, two tackles and an interception for the Chargers that season before he joined the New York Giants in 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Reed earned All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition from coaches and media in 2024. At Colorado, he received the Lee Willard Award as the team's outstanding freshman in 2021.
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Playing Style
Reed is a 5-foot-10 cornerback with ball-production and special-teams experience. During his 2025 Chargers debut, he intercepted a pass, returned it 60 yards and contributed in run support, a blitz pressure and special teams.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 43.9
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.