Update, 3:50 p.m.

Penn State safety Jaylen Reed has officially declared for the NFL Draft.

Penn State I Love You…
It’s my time to chase my dreams, God be with me… #THE1 #UNO pic.twitter.com/aHvrmtEu5T

— Jay Reed.. (@JaylenReed03) January 12, 2025

“Thank you to the Penn State family for taking me in, I will forever cherish my time in Happy Valley and playing in front of 100K strong,” Reed wrote. “Just a kid from Detroit chasing my dreams.”

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Penn State safety Jaylen Reed has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The senior was given unanimous All-Big Ten honors for his performance during the 2024 season.

Penn State star safety Jaylen Reed is officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, I'm told.

Reed earned unanimous All-Big Ten honors on defense this past season after totaling 98 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2.5 sacks and a defensive touchdown for the Nittany Lions. pic.twitter.com/V0suSyfjGE

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 12, 2025

Reed began his career with the blue and white in 2021, appearing in eight games and making six tackles. Reed became a starter during the 2023 season and notched 46 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.

The safety finished his career in 2024 with 98 tackles, three interceptions, and a defensive touchdown. Reed is projected to be a day-two pick in this year’s draft.

Reed joins safety KJ Winston and cornerback Jalen Kimber as Nittany Lions in the secondary who have declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. With the departure of Reed and Winston, the safety room will utilize King Mack, who transferred into the program on Sunday, and Zakee Wheatley.