Reed followed his head coach Jack Cochran to New London High School, where he was First-team All-Conference and All-State.

Reed helped the 2008 Utes to a 13–0 season and a 31–17 win over Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl, in which he averaged 29.0 yards on two receptions, including a 28-yard touchdown grab that gave Utah a 28-17 lead.

[7] In 2011, Reed was suspended without pay for the September 11 season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers[8] and fined an additional game check for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

In week 10 of the 2011 season, Reed fumbled two kickoff returns against the Seattle Seahawks[9] one after running into his own teammate and the other after he lost his balance.

On August 21, 2013, the Baltimore Ravens traded Reed to the Indianapolis Colts for running back Delone Carter.