Brooks Reed was drafted No. 42 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 10 · #42 overall
Brooks Reed Arizona Draft
Brooks Reed was drafted No. 42 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3714th at Arizona
The pick
How Brooks Reed came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Arizona
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 263 lbs
- Hometown
- Tucson, AZ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 27 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3714th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2465% of career value
- Final season
- 20209 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Brooks Reed.
North Carolina
Clemson
Notre Dame · 2× Pro Bowl
Boise State
Arizona in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brooks Reed in the 2011 NFL Draft
Brooks Reed is a Linebacker out of Arizona selected No. 42 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brooks Reed drafted?
Brooks Reed was selected No. 42 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/brooks-reed.
What college did Brooks Reed play for?
Brooks Reed played college football at Arizona in the Pac-10. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Brooks Reed's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/brooks-reed.