Keenan Reid , DB, Rutgers

  • Ht: 5’10”
  • Wt: 185 lbs.
  • Hometown:
    Somerset, NJ
  • Born: April 13, 1999

Scouting Report: Versatile, athletic defensive back that can play all secondary positions including boundary corner, nickel, and free safety…at the Rutgers Pro Day, ran a verified 4.41 forty with a 10’9” broad jump and 40” vertical jump…good special teams player….high football IQ…team leader…possesses intangibles of strong work ethic, high character and competitive toughness.

Rutgers & Lincoln Highlights

Career Summary

2022 (Rutgers): Played in three games … named to the Academic All-Big Ten list (12/9) for the second time … honored on Senior Day against No. 11 Penn State (11/19). 

2021 (Rutgers): Played in four games … earned Academic All-Big Ten honors (12/14) … saw action at Indiana (11/13), versus Wisconsin (11/6) and against No. 11 Ohio State (10/2) … made Rutgers debut at No. 19 Michigan (9/25) and recorded a tackle on special teams. 

2020 (Rutgers): Transferred to Rutgers from Lincoln…did not see game action. 

2017-2019 (Lincoln University): Coached by Josh Dean at Division II Lincoln University … a three-year starter and two-time team captain …in 24 games, produced 66 tackles (48 solo, 18 assists) and two interceptions … also the program’s all-time leader in blocked kicks (5) … totaled 11 PBUs … Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Defensive Back of the Week after a career-high 12 tackles and a pass breakup against Lock Haven during junior campaign. 

High School: Coached by Tony Racioppi at Franklin High School in Somerset, New Jersey… played defensive back and produced 70 tackles as a senior in 2016 … first team All-Delaware Division as voted by the coaches. 

Personal: A journalism and media studies major.