Willie Jake Reed (born September 28, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) from 1991 to 2002 for the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints.
Reed played college football for the Grambling State Tigers and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1991 NFL draft, a pick that the Vikings acquired in the Herschel Walker trade.
In 1994, Reed combined with fellow receiver Cris Carter for 207 receptions, which was an NFL record at the time.
Carter and Reed combined to become the first teammate duo to amass 1,000 yards each in four consecutive seasons.
Reed was NFC Offensive Player of the Month in September 1997 after 34 catches for 521 yards.