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Former Alabama DT Jarran Reed announces number for 2016 NFL season

Former Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed (No. 90) makes tackle vs. Georgia: Cedric Mason- Touchdown Alabama Magazine

After impressing coaches and teammates with his technique during minicamp, defensive tackle Jarran Reed went through the first session of OTAs this week with the Seattle Seahawks.

The former Alabama standout was taken in the second round (49th overall pick) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He wore No. 90 in two seasons at Tuscaloosa, but will don No. 93 for Seattle in the fall.

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Reed led all defensive linemen in tackles (57) in 2015, while totaling 4.5 tackles for loss, a sack, eight quarterback hurries and two pass breakups in 15 games. He and the Seahawks agreed on a four-year, $4.889 million contract on May 5. The deal includes $2.878 million guaranteed and a 1.756 million signing bonus.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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