Auburn commit Trayvon Reed pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault

AUBURN -- Trayvon Reed, the 7-foot-1 Auburn commit, pleaded guilty to second-degree misdemeanor assault on Friday for charges stemming from his July arrest in Maryland.

A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Reed's sentencing will be in April and upon his completion of course work at Elev|8 Prep (Florida), will enroll at Auburn in January but will be eligible to play as soon as he's admitted, which could be in less than two weeks.

Reed's attorney, David Putzi, told the Baltimore Sun sentencing was pushed back because neither Reed nor the officer he was accused of assaulting outside a College Park, Maryland convenience store on July 30, could appear in court. The previous court date was set for Dec. 19.

A former Maryland commit, Reed was denied enrollment following his altercation with a plainclothes officer, who witnessed Reed leave a 7-11 convenience store without paying for an ice cream bar and candy. A scuffle ensued after Reed attempted to run from the officer, whose finger was broken in the incident, which resulted in Reed being charged with second-degree assault, second degree assault of a police officer, theft under $100 and resisting arrest.

A native of Mobile, Reed played for G.W. Carver in 2010-11 before moving to Snellville, Georgia. He committed to Auburn on Aug. 28.

Reed went to Life Center Academy (New Jersey) for his senior season and averaged 12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.5 blocks per game.