Eric Reid

American football player and activist

Eric Reid - American football player and activist
Born

December 10th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football player played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team's run to Super Bowl XLVII during the 2012 season. Later played for the Carolina Panthers. Engaged in activism, focusing on social justice issues and supported kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

Played in Super Bowl XLVII with the 49ers

Selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft

Advocated for social justice and equality

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