D.J. Reader, DT, Clemson. Ranked #141 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 5 projection); Houston drafted him in Round 5, pick 166.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
79STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | HOU | 11-5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 60% | 79 |
| '19 | HOU | 10-6 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 61% | 83 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 11 | 16 | 39 | 60% | 81 | |
| '20 | CIN | 4-11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 73% | 95 |
| '21 | CIN | 10-7 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 59% | 78 |
| '22 | CIN | 12-4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 60% | 79 |
| '23 | CIN | 9-8 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 57% | 77 |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 52% | 70 |
| '25 | DET | 9-8 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 53% | 71 |
| Career | — | 22 | 48 | 112 | 58% | 79 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
327 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2016 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.33 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
29.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
99"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.9 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.71 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
30 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
D.J. Reader leads all DTs from the 2016 draft class in career tackles for loss.