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Haason Reddick

Haason Reddick Player Profile

Summary

Haason Reddick was selected in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. (Pro Football Reference) He played college football at Temple University, where he was a standout defensive end, recording 45 tackles for loss, 23 sacks, and 7 forced fumbles over his career. (Temple Owls bio) Reddick was named AAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2016 and earned All-American honors. Known for his explosive athleticism and relentless motor, Reddick transitioned to linebacker in the NFL, demonstrating versatility along the defensive front. Off the field, he’s praised for his professionalism, work ethic, and leadership. (NFL.com)

Strengths

  • Explosive First Step / Quickness: Elite burst off the line allows him to beat offensive tackles and disrupt plays in the backfield. (PFF)

  • Athletic Versatility: Can play DE, OLB, or hybrid linebacker roles; effective in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. (NFL.com)

  • Pass-Rush Ability: Generates pressure using speed, bend, and length; capable of winning one-on-one matchups. (PFF)

  • Tackling Range: Covers ground quickly to make plays sideline-to-sideline; has multiple forced fumbles and TFLs in his career. (ESPN)

  • High Motor / Effort: Plays with consistent intensity, rarely giving up on plays, and shows excellent pursuit angles. (NFL.com)

  • Length / Arm Extension: Uses long arms to disengage from blockers and create separation for pass-rush moves. (Pro Football Focus)

  • Play Recognition / Instincts: Reads quarterback eyes and offensive formations quickly; effective in zone and man coverage as a linebacker. (Bleacher Report)

Weaknesses

  • Consistency Issues: Can disappear for stretches of games; pressure generation is sometimes streaky. (PFF)

  • Block Shedding Against Power: Struggles at times against bigger, more physical offensive tackles in pure power matchups. (NFL.com)

  • Injury History: Has had injuries that limited snap counts, including an ankle issue in 2021. (ESPN)

  • Coverage Limitations: While versatile, he can struggle covering faster, shifty tight ends and slot receivers in space. (PFF)

  • Pass-Rush Move Refinement: Needs consistent development of counter moves to succeed at the highest level. (Bleacher Report)

Fit & Outlook

Haason Reddick fits best as an edge rusher in a hybrid linebacker role, especially in schemes that value speed, length, and versatility. He can line up on the outside in a 4-3 system or as an OLB in a 3-4, and his ability to drop into coverage gives defenses schematic flexibility. His athleticism allows coordinators to deploy him in creative blitz packages or zone coverage roles.

Outlook-wise, Reddick remains a high-upside rotational pass rusher who can be a game-changer when fully healthy. While he’s had some inconsistency and injury setbacks, his combination of speed, length, and football IQ provides a high ceiling as a situational edge rusher or starting linebacker in multiple fronts. Teams that maximize his strengths and minimize coverage exposure can expect him to be a disruptive presence, capable of generating sacks, pressures, and turnovers.