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Born on July 1, 1994 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, D. J. Reader is an American football player. As of 2026, D. J. Reader is 32 years old. Schooling on record includes Grimsley High School. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
I have a soft spot for players like D. J. Reader. At 191 cm, the Greensboro-born nose tackle does the thankless work in the trenches, clogging the middle so flashier teammates get the glory. The fact that the Texans, Bengals, Lions, and now the Giants have all wanted him says everything: he is a trusted professional, not a highlight machine. A fifth-round Clemson product who carved out a long NFL career through reliability rather than hype, Reader embodies the kind of unglamorous excellence that quietly wins games. Those are the players who actually make defenses formidable.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- D. J. Reader
- Name (Japanese)
- D・J・リーダー
- Reading
- D・J・りーだー
- Born
- July 1, 1994 (age 32)
- Origin
- Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Grimsley High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was D. J. Reader born?
D. J. Reader was born on July 1, 1994 and is 32 years old.
Where is D. J. Reader from?
D. J. Reader is from Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
What does D. J. Reader do?
D. J. Reader works as American football player.
How tall is D. J. Reader?
D. J. Reader is 191 cm tall.
Which high school did D. J. Reader attend?
D. J. Reader attended Grimsley High School.
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