Honors & Awards

• Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2008)

2009 Outlook
Redshirt freshman Kyler Reed is among the most talented athletes on the Cornhusker roster and he will look to earn playing time among a deep stable of Nebraska tight ends. The 6-3, 230-pound Reed is one of several young players who will look for action behind experienced juniors Mike McNeill and Dreu Young. Reed showed the explosiveness he could provide at tight end during the spring game, when he turned a short pass completion into a 71-yard touchdown. A versatile high school performer, Reed has spent practice time at fullback, tight end and linebacker, before settling into his current role in the spring.

2008 (Redshirt)
Reed redshirted in his first season at Nebraska and worked with the scout team. He briefly moved to linebacker late in the season.

Before Nebraska (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)
Reed showed versatility throughout his prep career at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan., playing a significant role on both offense and defense. Reed helped Coach Kevin Kopecky’s team to an 8-4 record and a trip to the Class 5A state semifinals--the third straight year Aquinas reached the state semifinals. Reed rushed for 350 yards out of the backfield, but made his biggest impact as a receiver with 500 receiving yards and seven touchdown receptions. He also passed for a touchdown, and was a standout safety on defense.

Reed’s performance in leading Aquinas earned him first-team 5A all-state honors from the Kansas High School Coaches Association and honorable-mention all-metro honors from the Kansas City Star. Reed played all over the field as a junior, lining up as a wide receiver, fullback and defensive back for a 10-2 Aquinas team. His performance earned him all-area and honorable-mention all-metro accolades in 2006.

ESPN.com ranked Reed as the nation’s No. 1 fullback, Rivals.com listed him among the nation’s top “athlete” prospects and Scout.com listed him among the top 20 weakside linebackers in the country. Rivals and Scout also ranked Reed among the top 10 prospects in Kansas.

Personal
Kyler was born on April 14, 1990, and is the son of Linda Reed and Kenny Reed. He is majoring in business administration and was named to the 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll. Reed has volunteered his time with local hospital visits.