Utah defensive finish Gabe Reid pumps up the Utah followers throughout recreation towards San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Salt Lake Metropolis. Reid, and his youthful brother Karene, have been each worthwhile contributors within the Utes’ win over the Aztecs. Rick Bowmer, Related Press
Utah linebacker Karene Reid (21) provides chase throughout recreation towards Florida, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Reid had an interception towards the Aztecs final Saturday, which Utes coach Kyle Whittingham described as “the dagger” within the Utah’s win. Phelan M. Ebenhack, Related Press
Two of Utah’s prime three tacklers in final Saturday’s 35-7 victory over San Diego State have been the Reid brothers.
Defensive finish Gabe Reid collected seven tackles, together with one deal with for loss, and a quarterback hurry towards the Aztecs.
Linebacker Karene Reid added 4 tackles, a half-sack and an interception with a 13-yard return.
“I used to be answerable for the operating again,” Karene stated of his decide. “I learn the quarterback’s eyes and was fortunate sufficient to be in that place.”
That interception within the third quarter led to a landing drive for the Utes, which propelled them to a 28-0 benefit.
That interception and ensuing rating served as “the dagger” towards SDSU, coach Kyle Whittingham stated.
Karene stated taking part in together with his older brother has been “tremendous particular. It’s laborious to place into phrases however once I see him doing properly, and I’m positive when he sees me doing properly, it’s indescribable.”
Gabe Reid transferred to Utah after spending the previous 4 seasons at Stanford.
With the Cardinal, Gabe performed in 42 video games with 24 begins. He tallied 167 tackles from 2018-21. Final season, he recorded a career-high 10 tackles towards Arizona State and had his first profession interception towards Oregon. He was a Pac-12 All-Educational honoree in 2018.
Throughout fall camp, Gabe defined why he transferred.
“I'd say it’s dwelling. That’s the very first thing, simply with the ability to come dwelling and play with my brother,” he stated. “However Utah as a program, I actually love that they’re defensive-minded.
“They’re recognized for taking part in powerful, gritty protection. Speeding the passer whereas getting after the quarterback is one thing that I pleasure myself on. That’s one thing I positively wish to showcase in my final 12 months of faculty soccer.”
Gabe and Karene are the sons of Spencer and Marieta Reid. Spencer performed at BYU, as did Gabe and Karene’s uncles Gabe and Adney.
Gabe Reid, who hails from American Fork, performed at Timpview Excessive underneath Cary Whittingham, the brother of Kyle Whittingham.
“Wanting again at it, had I not dedicated to Stanford, I'd have come right here to Utah,” Gabe stated. “It’s sort of cool that it’s been in a position to come full circle, to have myself find yourself again right here and taking part in with my brother.”
Utah linebacker Karene Reid (21) provides chase throughout recreation towards Florida, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Reid had an interception towards the Aztecs final Saturday, which Utes coach Kyle Whittingham described as “the dagger” within the Utah’s win.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, Related Press