Eric Reid Quotes

United States, American Football Player
December 10, 1991

Eric Todd Reid Jr. is an American football safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League . He played college football for Louisiana State University , and received consensus All-American recognition. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, with whom he made a Pro Bowl.

I mean, football is a violent sport.

Eric Reid
- Mean
- Football
- Violent
The goal is to talk about the issues that are happening in the USA with the ultimate goal of making change. Not just some rebellious act that we're trying to have against our country.

Eric Reid

Ever since the eighth grade, I can honestly say I cut out carbonated drinks from my diet and started focusing on hydrating my body well. It's a message that needs to get out, especially in the south.

Eric Reid
- Message
- Diet
- Drinks
Nothing will change unless you talk about it.

Eric Reid
- Change
- Nothing
In fact, my mom would have gone to the Persian Gulf War had she not been pregnant with me.

Eric Reid
- War
- Pregnant
- My Mom
I expect to work hard, earn the respect of my teammates and hopefully I can start.

Eric Reid
I majored in business at LSU before I left.

Eric Reid
- Business
- LSU
Three of my uncles served in the Armed Forces.

Eric Reid
- Uncles
- Armed Forces

I try to look at myself to get better as a player.

Eric Reid
- Player
When it comes to the NFLPA, I don't have problem saying what's right, whether it upsets somebody or not.

Eric Reid
- Problem
- Upset
I pride myself on knowing the defense.

Eric Reid
- Pride
- Defense
I'd like to think I improve every day. That's the goal. I try to.

Eric Reid
- Think
- Goal
- Improve
You'll do anything for your child and that's what I'm doing.

Eric Reid
- Child
I trust my ability to play in any defense.

Eric Reid
- Trust
- Ability
- Defense

It was always my dream to go to LSU and play football.

Eric Reid
- Dream
- Play Football
We know that racism and white privilege are both very much alive today.

Eric Reid
- Racism
- Alive
- Privilege
It's nice to get comfortable with the plays before the season starts.

Eric Reid
- Season
- Plays
- Starts