Desmond Reid

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Desmond Reid
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Reid with the Pittsburgh Panthers in 2024
Pittsburgh Panthers–No. 0
Position Running back
ClassJunior
Major Media and Professional Communications
Personal information
Born: (2004-07-29) July 29, 2004 (age 20)
Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career history
College
High school Miramar (Miramar, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Desmond Reid (born July 29, 2004) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He previously played for the Western Carolina Catamounts.

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Early life and high school

Reid attended Miramar High School located in Miramar, Florida. Coming out of high school, Reid decided to commit to play college football for the Western Carolina Catamounts. [1] [2]

College career

Western Carolina

During Reid's true freshman season in 2022, he rushed for 826 yards and four touchdowns on 119 carries, while also hauling in 21 receptions for 212 yards and a touchdown, where for his performance in the 2022 season, Reid was named the SoCon freshman of the year. [3] [4] In week five of the 2023 season, Reid had a career day rushing 18 times for 167 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, as he helped the Catamounts to a win over The Citadel. [5] In the 2023 season, Reid rushed 131 times for 897 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also adding 21 receptions for 283 yards. [6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Reid decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [7] [8]

Pittsburgh

Reid decided to transfer to play for the Pittsburgh Panthers. [9] [10] Heading into the 2024 season, Reid was named the Panthers starting running back. [11] In week one of the 2024 season, Reid notched 231 all-purpose yards, including a 78-yard punt return touchdown and a 46-yard rushing touchdown, as he helped the Panthers to a win over the Kent State Golden Flashes. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Desmond Reid Timeline Events". 247Sports. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Dipaola, Jerry (December 16, 2023). "Western Carolina's Desmond Reid, Censere Lee follow offensive coordinator Kade Bell to Pitt". TribLive.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Stephen (March 23, 2024). "New Pitt Panthers RB Dealing with Minor Injury". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ Carter, James. "Desmond Reid Returns a Punt Return for a Touchdown in His Pitt Debut". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ Phillips, Carey (October 4, 2023). "Reid scores five touchdowns as Catamounts rout Citadel". The Sylva Herald. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Campbell, Dominic (May 19, 2024). "Pitt RB Named Best Returner in ACC". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ Thompson, Stephen (December 13, 2023). "Pitt Offers Former Western Carolina RB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ Ludwig, Kurt (May 21, 2024). "New Pitt Running Back Continuing to Earn Praise in the Offseason". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ Thompson, Stephen (May 18, 2024). "New Electric RB Emerging for Pitt Panthers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ Thompson, Stephen (December 16, 2023). "Pitt Adds Second Explosive Western Carolina Transfer". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ Campbell, Dominic. "Pitt Names Western Carolina Transfer Starting RB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  12. ↑ Hammett, Jim. "Desmond Reid turns heads in Pitt debut". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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