KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs acquired their first big name in free agency with the signing of safety Justin Reid.
The 25-year-old veteran was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft and played four years in Houston, tallying 7 interceptions, one pick-six, and 315 combined tackles.
His rookie season, Reid intercepted a pass in the end zone on the road against the Washington Commanders from quarterback Alex Smith and ran it back 101-yards.
In 2019, Reid was on the receiving end of Kansas City’s famous comeback against the Texans in the AFC Divisional game. He was the ball carrier during a fake punt attempt that was unsuccessful
Reid played 13 games in 2021, going on injured reserve in week 14 with a hand injury.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 12: Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs on a fake punt attempt during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) 
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 13: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a 46-yard touchdown reception against Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) 
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a 101 yard touchdown on an interception thrown by Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
2021 Regular Season stats
Interceptions: 2
Passes defended: 4
Forced fumbles: 1
Tackles: 66
In college, Reid played at Stanford University, forgoing his senior season to declare for the draft.
As a Cardinal, Reid tallied 170 tackles, six interceptions and a sack.
