From fake Jordans and playing on an empty stomach to No. 1 NFL corner: D.J. Reed explains his rise

NEW YORK — The New York Daily News caught up with new Jets corner D.J. Reed earlier this week for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Reed explains what it will take for his new defense to improve, dives into his difficult JUCO experience, and ranks himself among NFL cornerbacks. ——— Daily News: Based on your press conference it seemed you have disdain for being called a No. 2 cornerback, why is that? D.J. Reed: It’s not that I have disdain about it, I just want to be respected. If I have great stats from this year and the year before that and I’m showing consistency, I feel I should be a No. 1…

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