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Desmond Reid

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Desmond Reid
Reid with the Pittsburgh Panthers in 2024
Pittsburgh Panthers – No. 0
PositionRunning back
ClassJunior
MajorMedia 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 schoolMiramar (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.

Early life and high school

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Reid attended Miramar High School in Miramar, Florida, and committed to play college football for the Western Carolina Catamounts.[1]

College career

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Western Carolina

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As a freshman in 2022, Reid rushed for 826 yards and four touchdowns on 119 carries, while also hauling in 21 receptions for 212 yards and a touchdown, earning SoCon freshman of the year honors.[2][3] In week 5 of the 2023 season, he rushed 18 times for 167 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in a win over The Citadel.[4] In the 2023 season, Reid rushed 131 times for 897 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also adding 21 receptions for 283 yards.[5] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[1]

Pittsburgh

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Reid transferred to play for the Pittsburgh Panthers.[6] Heading into the 2024 season, he was named the Panthers starting running back.[7] In the 2024 season opener, Reid notched 231 all-purpose yards, including a 78-yard punt return touchdown and a 46-yard rushing touchdown in a win over Kent State.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ludwig, Kurt (May 21, 2024). "New Pitt Running Back Continuing to Earn Praise in the Offseason". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Thompson, Stephen (March 23, 2024). "New Pitt Panthers RB Dealing with Minor Injury". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Carter, James. "Desmond Reid Returns a Punt Return for a Touchdown in His Pitt Debut". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Phillips, Carey (October 4, 2023). "Reid scores five touchdowns as Catamounts rout Citadel". The Sylva Herald. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Campbell, Dominic (May 19, 2024). "Pitt RB Named Best Returner in ACC". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Campbell, Dominic. "Pitt Names Western Carolina Transfer Starting RB". Pittsburgh Panthers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Hammett, Jim. "Desmond Reid turns heads in Pitt debut". Panther-Lair.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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