Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: J’Onre Reed
School: USC
Height/Weight: 6-3/316 lbs.
Player Background
– 0-Star Recruit
– Goes by “Big General”
– NJCAA Second-Team All-American
– Transferred from Hutchinson C.C. to Syracuse to USC
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season (Just FBS Level)
– 25 Career Games
– 25 Career Starts
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 59.4 PFF Run Blocking Grade
– 70.7 PFF Pass Blocking Grade
– 667 Run Blocking Snaps
– 863 Pass Blocking Snaps
Player Traits
– Plays with an edge, will do what he can to get hands on anyone
– Handles bull rushers well with a strong base
– Good anchoring ability
– Has the awareness to pick up blitzers
– He isn’t perfect in recovery, but he does a good job of getting in position to attempt it
Player Summary
J’Onre Reed has some holes in his game, but there is a good base for teams to work with both literally and figuratively. He is able to hold his own against almost anyone he goes against, in part due to his strong base and anchoring ability. Reed has a chip on his shoulder that he plays with that also serves him well on certain reps but from there a team is going to have to work with him on some technique issues. He deserves your attention this fall to monitor his development in what could be his final year.