In what was a surprise to most who cover the Seattle Seahawks, the team opened up the NFL season playing defensively out of the nickel package against their first week opponent the Miami Dolphins. This meant that rookie and former Alabama standout nose tackle Jarran Reed became a week one starter for the Seahawks.
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Interestingly Reed made his first NFL start playing opposite of Anthony Steen, another Alabama standout, who plays center for the Dolphins and was making his first NFL start. Reed was a second round pick by the Seahawks and had a very good first game with the team.
We didn't get to see much of him in the preseason, but #seahawks rookie Jarran Reed is a man at nose tackle
— Dave Boling (@DaveBoling) September 11, 2016
Jarran Reed - you know the guy who couldn't play vs. the pass - with his second pass deflection in his rookie debut.
— Rob Rang (@RobRang) September 11, 2016
Reed made a big impression on the broadcasters for Seattle's game Sunday, who declared that "like most players out of Alabama, Jarran Reed is prepared to play in the NFL".
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