LOOK: Former Michigan State WR Jayden Reed confirms he worked out through eye infection at 2023 NFL Combine
Former Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed put on a solid showing at the 2023 NFL Combine on Saturday while working out with his fellow wideout prospects. And he did so while dealing with an unusual ailment on the field.
Reed went through workouts and drills on Saturday with an eye infection in his right eye. It was apparently so bad at points that it was almost swollen shut, but he powered through — a performance NFL teams will surely take note of.
And after the day was over, Reed took to Twitter to confirm the reports and show just how swollen his eye had gotten.
“I can confirm,” Reed said with a few emojis to make the lighthearted nature of the post clear.
This might also explain why he rocked sunglasses when speaking at the podium to media earlier in the week.
Jayden Reed battling severe eye infection, continues to do full workout at NFL Combine
Reed has been battling a severe eye infection at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The infection is apparently so bad that one eye is almost fully closed. Reed wanted to play through the infection and will still complete a full workout at this year’s combine, according to Rapoport.
During his time in East Lansing, Reed established himself as one of the most prolific receivers in Michigan State football history. He went on to win first team All-American honors from the AFCA as an all-purpose player in 2021. The versatile playmaker was also one of five finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the nation’s most versatile player. In 31 games with Michigan State, Reed stamped his name in Spartan football history by hauling in 203 catches for 2,866 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns. Once it was all said and done, he wrapped up his prolific career with 4,341 all-purpose yards.