Eric Reid

I prefer safety. That's what I've played my whole life, but if the team needs me to play linebacker, then I'll do it. ”

There's nothing like being on the field, taking on blocks, chasing after fast guys. ”

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

I think that's something that we as black people in this country have been robbed of. I compare it to my brother's wife, who is Hispanic. She was born in America but her parents are from Honduras. She speaks Spanish. She knows the culture. But most black people, we were robbed of that. We don't know our heritage. ”

I majored in business at LSU before I left. ”

It's funny, you'll probably find me more often watching soccer than a football game, because I get enough football in my daily schedule. ”

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. ”

In the stands, I've always heard the people yelling. When I'm in the community, when I get approached, I can honestly say I've not had anybody say stop kneeling in public. It's all been supportive. ”

I trust my ability to play in any defense. ”

There's always opposition when you speak on topics like I'm speaking on. But I'm a black man in America. I grew up black in America. You can't tell me that what I've experienced and what I've seen is not true. ”