NFL scout sees Ed Reed as good comp for Ohio State safety   Published: Oct 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM           Chase Goodbread                          Former star safety Ed Alec Mills Jersey  Reed went to nine Pro Bowls. Ohio State safety Malik Hooker hasn't even made nine college starts. But with his first season as a starter in the Buckeyes' secondary not even halfway complete, the third-year sophomore is being compared to Reed.     In fact, an area scout says the former NFL great is a good comp for Hooker.  Sammy Sosa Jersey     "Dude is the best player on the field," . "I like him better than both safeties last year ( and Keanu Neal) ... First-rounder. Physical, quick, fast and explosive with a great nose for the ball."     Joseph and Neal were 2016 first-round picks in April, with Joseph chosen at No. 14 overall by the and Neal at No. 17 by  Baez El Mago Jersey the . Reed was the ' first-round pick, , in 2002. He retired in 2015 and is an a sistant on the ' staff.     As a third-year sophomore, Hooker will be eligible for the 2017 if he applies for and is granted early eligibility. One season of  Tony Kemp Jersey starting experience at the college level isn't much to be drafted on, but his performance through OSU's first five games . He's already made four interceptions, tied for most among FBS players. Last year, Hooker's playing time was limited by the presence of two safeties now in the NFL: second-round pick , and , an undrafted free agent who earned a spot on the ' roster.     Hooker's next chance to remind scouts of Reed comes Saturday in a big game at Wisconsin.     *Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter Drew Smyly Jersey  * .          This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue. Click here Click here Click here