
Desmond Reid
Doubtful
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 9/13/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
18
YDS
112
TD
1
YDS
71
TD
0
2025 Rush/Rec Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Reid made the jump to Pitt from FCS Western Carolina along with offensive coordinator Kade Bell prior to the 2024 season, and the duo proved they belonged at the level. Reid racked up a combined 393 rushing yards and three touchdowns while piling on nine catches for 117 yards and a score as a receiver through the first two games, adding a 78-yard punt return TD in the opener to boot. Reid thrived in Pitt's new-look uptempo offense under Bell, finishing out the regular season with 151 carries for 797 yards and four touchdowns as a rusher and another 47 grabs for 564 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver out of the backfield despite missing two games. He's viewed as the likely RB1 for the 2025 fantasy campaign and could be in line for a massive campaign if he can stay on the field for all 12 games. Read Past Outlooks

Doubtful to return Saturday
Reid is doubtful to rejoin the action Saturday versus West Vriginia due to a lower-body injury, Karl Ludwig of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.
ANALYSIS
Reid handled just six carries for 30 yards in Saturday's contest before leaving with an apparent lower-body issue. Unfortunately, it appears his day will end there, leaving Juelz Goff as the likely top back in the Pitt rotation and Ja'Kyrian Turner also in the mix for totes. The Panthers have a bye on tap, so there's a chance Reid could avoid missing additional time if the injury isn't deemed serious.
Reid handled just six carries for 30 yards in Saturday's contest before leaving with an apparent lower-body issue. Unfortunately, it appears his day will end there, leaving Juelz Goff as the likely top back in the Pitt rotation and Ja'Kyrian Turner also in the mix for totes. The Panthers have a bye on tap, so there's a chance Reid could avoid missing additional time if the injury isn't deemed serious.
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Shines as pass-catcher
Reid totaled 10 rushes for 46 yards and gathered in all five targets for 69 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win against Central Michigan.
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Pair of TDs in opener
Reid compiled eight rushes for 66 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for two yards during Saturday's 61-9 victory against Duquesne. He also returned a punt for a touchdown.
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Season-high carry count in bowl game
Reid recorded 32 carries for 165 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 15 yards during Thursday's 48-46 overtime defeat against Toledo.
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Aiming to play in bowl
Red (undisclosed) will be able to go for the team's bowl game against Toledo on Dec. 26, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Won't play Saturday
Reid is out for Saturday's game against Boston College with an apparent injury, Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.
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