Jordan Reed may be the breakout fantasy star of the 2014 NFL season.
Analysis: Reed recorded 499 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns last year in just nine games played(four starts). Reed would have finished 8th among tight ends last season if you project his numbers over sixteen games. Jordan Reed is the 7th to 10th tight end being taken off the board in drafts. He is going in the 75-125 pick range.
The Washington offense sets up well for Reed this season. Pierre Garcon is the possession guy, DeSean Jackson is the stretch the field guy, RG3 is a dual threat and Alfred Morris is a respectable running back. This allows head coach Jay Gruden to let Reed do what he does… which is make athletic plays. Reed isn’t a big leaper like some of the elite tight ends but he is absolutely dangerous in the open field.
If Reed can stay healthy he is a lock to put up top ten fantasy tight end numbers… with a top five ceiling. I do not trust Jordan Cameron(1 TD in last 8 gms last yr) this season with the Browns quarterback situation and the Josh Gordon suspension. Dennis Pitta and Kyle Rudolph are fine but they do not have top five potential or the athletic ability of Reed.