James Edwin Reed (March 31, 1901 – August 18, 1960) was an American lawyer and college football coach.

Reed entered Tulane University Law School and played football under head coach Clark Shaughnessy as a center from 1919 to 1922.

[5] That year, he guided the Wolves to the only undefeated season, 10–0, in school history with the aid of the "Dixie Flyer", quarterback Elton "Bucky" Moore.

[6][7] Moore broke the national record held by Red Grange with 1,304 rushing yards, and also scored 14 touchdowns and 21 extra points.

[8] In 1930, Reed joined the coaching staff as an assistant of C. P. "Kip" Kessler at St. Aloysius College, a secondary school in New Orleans.