It’s confidence Reed says stems from the work he’s put in every step of the way.
“The work I put in, really. I was always the person putting in extra work and I knew in my heart that I was better than a lot of people,” Reed said. “You just have to believe that.
“I believed it, and I feel like that’s where I get my confidence from,” Reed added.
It’s an unlikely story for the pair of undrafted rookies, both of whom were not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
As far as chip on the shoulder though, they say it’s not something that’s of concern anymore.
“I always been an underdog, so I ain’t had a chip on my shoulder,” Reed said. “I just knew my story was going to be different. It’s been different since high school so I knew it was always going to be the same thing and it was always going to be the same outcome.”
“It’s really not about how you start, it’s how you’re finishing, all the work you put in,” Reed later added. “I’ve never been invited to camps and stuff when I was in high school, I feel like that’s why I say it’s the same thing.”
Wax added: “I don’t think about it too much now, I feel as though the work will always be the work. If I was the first pick in the draft, I would be working the same way I would be right now. It’s just been like that my whole life.”
Now it’s about continuing to work at their goal and continuing to put in the work that got them into this position, as they are far from done showing what they’re capable of.
“Playing in the NFL was definitely a dream,” Wax said. “Some guys are in for a short time, some guys are in for a long time.
“I got to think about that part, I got to keep on working so I can stay for a long time,” Wax added.