WATCH: 4-star LSU DL commit Darron Reed shines on Senior Night
2023 Columbus (Ga.) Carver defensive lineman Darron Reed helped his Tigers dominate Dougherty (Ga.) in a 27-0 win on Senior Night. The LSU commit is focused on a playoff run to close out his high school career after finishing up another undefeated season at home.
The Tigers landed Reed as a part of a huge run of commits in July. LSU turned the tide with his official visit in June, fending off Ohio State, Miami, Auburn, Clemson and other programs.
On3.com has Darron Reed ranked as the nation’s No. 40 overall prospect, No. 6 defensive lineman and No. 2 prospect in Georgia. According to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Reed ranks as the No. 180 overall prospect, No. 21 defensive lineman and No. 14 prospect in Georgia.
On3 director of scouting Charles Power is high on Reed. LSU defensive line coach Jamar Cain pushed hard for the Peach State standout and won out.
“The first thing with Darron Reed is he’s got a good frame. He’s got good length,” Power said. “He continues to add some mass, but he’s pretty streamlined at 6-3.5 or 6-4, 280 with 34+ inch arms. He’s probably a little longer than some of his highly-rated peers on the interior. I think you combine that with his athleticism, his quickness, I think that helps him as an interior pass rusher. That’s really what I like to see.
“He could maybe play defensive end in 3-man front as well so he’s got some versatility moving around. Then slide him inside and he could get on a guard or a center and be a mismatch on passing downs.”
Darron Reed scouting report
“Big-framed, long defensive lineman with the build and versatile skill set to project at multiple spots along the front. Checks in at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds with the frame and length to continue filling out. Would not be surprised to see him end up in the 300 pound range after some time in a college strength program.
“Lines up inside and at defensive end for Carver and excels at both spots. Shows off an explosive first step along with the on-field athleticism to track down ball carriers as a pursuit defender. Pairs that athleticism with strong hands and the ability to shed blocks in run defense. Had a strong junior season as a stalwart on the defensive line for a state finalist team.”
