David Vernon "D. J." Reader Jr. (born July 1, 1994) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

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He is Detroit's first interior defensive lineman to produce three quarterback hits and 2.0 sacks in a game at Ford Field since Ndamukong Suh vs. Chicago on Sept. 29, 2013.

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David Vernon Jr. – “DJ” is a young man on an unrelenting mission. His dedication to pursuing excellence and raising the bar on the field as a Defensive Nose Tackle for the Houston Texans Read more

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D.J. Reader was nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2019. A SON NEVER FORGETS is a non-profit built around the relationship a son has with his father that’s never ending. The impact …