As we continue the countdown of 35 draft prospects for the Broncos to consider, today we take a glance at Jarran Reed, a first round prospect for Denver.

Reed is a 6-foot-3, 307 pound defensive lineman out of the University of Alabama. As a Junior College transfer, Reed put together two successful years in the SEC where he racked up 111 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, seven passes defended and one fumble recovered. By far, the most impressive statistic of his two-year stint in Tuscaloosa was that he did not have a missed or broken tackle during the entire 2015 season.

Although these statistics aren’t mind boggling or jaw dropping, the media found value in Reed’s performance as he was named second team All-SEC in 2015, primarily for his troublesome and disruptive nature on the Tide defensive line.

According to NFL.com, some of the major strengths that Reed possesses are that he eats up blockers and is rarely beaten to the point of attack by a single block. He also has great vision and seems to find the ball quickly. He is a true run-stopper and can make an immediate impact on any roster.

Some of his major weaknesses include being an ineffective pass rusher. He is lacking a bull rush and does not have much of a repertoire in pass rushing moves. He lacks upfield explosiveness and seems to tire quickly. Reed was also arrested for a DUI in 2014.

CBS Sports ranks Reed as the third best defensive tackle in the draft and the 19th best draft pick overall. Charlie Campbell of Walter Football states the Broncos “love” Reed, but know that it is unlikely he falls to the 31st pick. If, however, he manages to still be available, it would be hard for the Broncos to pass up such a tremendous run-stopping defensive lineman.

Combine Results

40-Yard Dash: 5.21 seconds

Vertical Jump: 31 inches

Broad Jump: 34 inches

3 Cone Drill: 7.77 seconds

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.75 seconds