Luke Reynolds (American football)

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Luke Reynolds
Penn State Nittany Lions–No. 85
Position Tight end
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight241 lb (109 kg)
Career history
College
High school Cheshire Academy
(Cheshire, Connecticut)

Luke Reynolds is an American football tight end for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Early years

Reynolds grew up in Westford, Massachusetts and originally attended Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts. [1] He transferred to Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut after his sophomore year. [2] As a senior, he caught 48 passes for 754 yards and nine touchdowns. [3] After the season Reynolds played in the 2024 All-American Bowl. [4]

Reynolds was initially rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State. [5] He was later reranked as a five-star recruit and the best tight end prospect in the 2024 class by 247Sports . [6] [7]

College career

Reynolds joined the Penn State Nittany Lions as an early enrollee in January 2024. [8] [9] He entered his freshman season as a backup at tight end. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "How 2024 TE commit Luke Reynolds 'rode the wave,' landed on Penn State's radar". The Patriot-News . April 6, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Penn State football's next star? Why Luke Reynolds is one of America's hottest recruits". York Daily Record . August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ Wogenrich, Mark (August 22, 2024). "A Penn State Freshman Is Crowned a 'Touchdown King'". SI.com . Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ Ramos, Gus (December 14, 2023). "Luke Reynolds Welcomed to 2024 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation". NBC Sports . Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ Pickel, Greg (February 28, 2024). "Recruit rewind: Penn State TE Luke Reynolds aims to follow similar path as new teammate with the Lions". On3.com. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ Calvaruso, Tyler (October 12, 2023). "Penn State commit Luke Reynolds a five-star recruit, top tight end in 2024 class in new Top247 rankings". 247Sports.com . Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Penn State signing day: Top tight end Luke Reynolds signs with 2024 recruiting class". The Patriot-News . December 20, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Which Penn State early enrollee freshmen are poised to make an impact in 2024?". The Patriot-News . January 23, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  9. ↑ Gallen, Daniel (August 14, 2024). "Former five-star tight end recruit Luke Reynolds bulking up, standing out as Penn State freshman". 247Sports.com . Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Two Penn State freshmen will see their roles increase against West Virginia". The Morning Call . August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
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