About Jeff Reed (American football)
Jeffrey Montgomery Reed is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Reed was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2002 until 2010, and is third all-time behind Gary Anderson and Chris Boswell for the most points scored by a Steeler. During his senior year, Reed kicked a 54-yard field goal, the second longest in North Carolina history, against Providence High School, setting a new school record. His 66 consecutive PATs set a UNC record. Reed was first-team Academic All-ACC. During the 2005–06 NFL playoffs, where the Steelers eventually won Super Bowl XL, Reed successfully kicked all three field goal attempts and converted all fourteen of his potential PATs.
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