Jarran Reed. 16. player. 50. While the Lions do have a need at tackle, they also have a need in the interior front seven on defense. Last year the injury bug plagued the defensive tackle positions for the Lions and they were never the same. Jarran Reed possesses the size that you look for in the middle of your defense. Although he does not come with monstrous stat line, he did all the dirty work for the ‘Tide and would have a great mentor in Haloti Ngata. — Coalter. Defensive Tackle. Alabama