Jordan Reed News

In his second year as head coach of the Florida Gators, Will Muschamp was already on the hot seat in the eyes of Gators fans.

One of the Redskins' biggest needs entering the offseason was safety. It remains a question mark because there's no veteran who is a proven starter and no rookie was drafted high enough to be considered a sure bet immediate starter.

Former University of Florida tight end Jordan Reed did it all on the offensive-side of the ball in college.

One of the Washington Redskins ' objectives prior to the 2013 NFL draft was to add depth to the secondary, and the team certainly did not disappoint - selecting cornerback David To their credit, the Redskins did add a pass-catching tight end in the fourth round - Jordan Reed.

Brent Pease was one of a few Florida coaches who got a raise after the 2012 season - Only Gators has more of the numbers - because his offense helped Florida put together an 11-2 season and earn a Sugar Bowl berth.

The Washington Redskins rookie minicamp drew more than 70 players to Redskins Park May 3-5 in Ashburn.

Andy Hutchins, site manager of SB Nation's University of Florida blog Alligator Army, answers questions about new Redskins tight end and Florida product Jordan Reed.

May 5, 2013; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Redskins cornerback David Amerson runs on the field during rookie minicamp at Redskins Park.

2012 results: 11-2, 7-1 SEC; lost to Louisville 33-23 in Sugar Bowl. QB situation: Junior Jeff Driskel remains the starter after winning the job last fall over Jacoby Brissett, who transferred to N.C. State after the season.

At this time one year ago, a prediction that the Florida Gators would win 11 games and challenge for a national championship would have been seen as extremely bold.

The Washington Redskins selected tight end and New Britain native Jordan Reed of Florida in the third round of the NFL draft.

Post-draft stories of players expecting to be on one team and winding up with others are interesting to me.

They were all gathered at Foxwoods for the draft party, all the people in Jordan Reed's life were, last Friday night.

Their only two picks in the top 85 were made to fill needs at cornerback and tight end.

With Fred Davis still under contract another year, and backups in Logan Paulsen and Niles Paul locked up, adding a fourth tight end with the 85th pick was anything but a predictable move by the Washington Redskins.

Life is sweeter for the Washington Redskins on their NFC East division throne. The sunshine is warmer in Cabo and other offseason vacation spots.

Taking a look at the Redskins' third-round pick, tight end Jordan Reed : It's hard to imagine Jordan Reed is a future replacement for Fred Davis if he leaves via free agency.

UConn's Dwayne Gratz, right, and Sio Moore make a tackle in a game against UMass on Aug.

David Amerson enjoyed his visit to Redskins Park earlier this month. The N.C. State cornerback dined with coach Mike Shanahan , ate lunch with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett and defensive backs coach Raheem Morris and watched some film.

Now, two local products and former Florida Gators face the arduous task of filling the shoes of future Hall of Famers.