The San Francisco 49ers have selected Reid out of LSU with the 18th pick in the NFL draft after trading up to get the selection from the Dallas Cowboys.
Posted: Apr. 25, 2013 9:26 PM ET
Safety was considered a significant need by general manager Trent Baalke for the reigning NFC champions, who lost All-Pro Dashon Goldson to Tampa Bay at the start of the league's free agency period in March. Reid played three seasons for LSU and is still considered a raw talent in pass coverage. He could make an immediate impact on kick coverage.