Richard Reese

Richard Reese (born October 24, 2004) is an American football running back for the Baylor Bears.

Richard Reese
Baylor Bears – No. 29
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2004-10-24) October 24, 2004[1]
Bellville, Texas
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight182 lb (83 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolBellville (Bellville, Texas)
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Reese attended Bellville High School in Bellville, Texas, where he played on the football team and ran track and field. In his high school career he rushed for 6,678 yards and 85 touchdowns on 726 carries. He was named the District Offensive MVP three times.[2][3][4] On March 13, 2021, Reese committed to Baylor to play football.[5][6]

College career

As a freshman in 2022, Reese rushed for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns on 198 carries. He also caught 13 passes for 89 yards.[7] In a week three game against Texas State, Reese had a breakout game rushing for 156 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries, earning Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors.[8] He was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for a second time in week nine win against Texas Tech after rushing for 148 yards and three touchdowns on a career-high 36 carries.[9] For Reese's performance on the year he was awarded the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year award.[10][11] He was also nominated as a semifinalist for the Shuan Alexander freshman of the year award.[12] He was also honored as a Freshman All American by FWAA.[13]

References
  1. "Richard Reese, RB Baylor". dynastyleaguefootball.com. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  2. Malatesta, Matt. "VYPE Football 2020: District 12-4A-". Vype.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  3. "Freshman leads Bulldogs in district accolades". The Facts. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  4. "Richard Reese". Baylor Bears Athletics. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  5. Barber, Colt. "Breaking: '22 Bellville running back Richard Reese commits to Baylor". Sic'em 365. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  6. Werner, John. "Reese Commits to Baylor". Waco Tribune-Herold. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  7. "Richard Reese". Sports Reference. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  8. Hibbett, Connor. "Baylor freshman running back Richard Reese named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week". Texas Football. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  9. "Big 12's Week 9 Football Awards Announced". Big-12 Conference. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  10. "FB's Reese Named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year". Baylor University Athletics. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  11. Kelly, Eric. "Richard Reese named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, four other Bears make All-Big 12 teams". KWKT. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  12. "Baylor's Richard Reese Named Semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  13. "Baylor Running Back Richard Reese Named A Freshman All-American By The FWAA". BCSNN. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
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