Karene Reid

Karene Reid is an American football linebacker for the Utah Utes.

Karene Reid
Utah Utes – No. 21
PositionLinebacker
ClassJunior
MajorPsychology and Intermediate Business
Personal information
Born:American Fork, Utah
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
  • Utah (2021–present)
High schoolTimpview High School
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Reid attended Timpview High School in American Fork, Utah, and played on the football team. He racked up 185 tackles with 26 being for a loss, 5.5 sacks, one pass deflection, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.[1] Reid initially committed to play college football at the Utah State, but later decided to walk on at the University of Utah.[2][3]

College career

In Reid's first career game in 2021, he tallied 15 tackles, a sack, and an interception, helping the Utes beat Washington State. For his performance, he was named the Pac-12 freshman of the week.[4][5] Reid finished the 2021 season with 45 tackles with two of them going for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections, and an interception.[6] In week three of the 2022 season, he intercepted a pass and had half a sack, as he would help Utah beat San Diego State 35–7.[7] In week twelve, Reid recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown, but the Utes fell 20–17 against Oregon.[8] Reid finished his breakout 2022 season with 72 tackles with 9.5 being for a loss, five sacks, three pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and a touchdown.[9] For his performance, he was named second-team all Pac-12.[10][11] Reid was named preseason first-team all Pac-12 ahead of the 2023 season.[12] Reid was also named to the Butkus Award watch list, which is awarded to the nation's best linebacker.[13]

References
  1. "Karene Reid Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. Turner, Jason. "Pair of linebackers commit to Utah State". The Herald Journal. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. Bagley, Cole. "Karene Reid: The Freshman Walk-On You Need to Know About". 247Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. Ireland, Kyle. "Utah LB Karene Reid Snags First Career Interception Against Washington State". KSL Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  5. "Utah's Karene Reid named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week after spectacular 15-tackle performance". Yahoo. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. "Karene Reid 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. Coles, Joe. "3 takeaways from No. 14 Utah's win over San Diego State". Desert News. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. Metzker, Graham. "Oregon Gets Revenge, Holds on to Beat Utah in 20-17 Thriller". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. "Karene Reid 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  10. Bartle, Steve. "Utah with 12 players named to Pac-12 All-Conference Football Teams". 247Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  11. Spencer, Adam. "Pac-12 announces 2022 awards and all-conference teams". Saturday Out West. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  12. Judd, Brandon. "Utes land impressive Pac-12 preseason haul, with 1 notable omission". Desert News. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  13. Bodkin, Michelle. "Karene Reid Gets Butkus Award Watch List Nod". KSL Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
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