BYU football added a deep threat with the addition of Spanish Fork wide receiver Collin Reid, who made a commitment to play for the Cougs as part of the Class of 2018.
I’m excited to say I just officially committed to BYU today ✔ Thank you for all those who helped me get to where I am. Can’t wait to put in the work this Fall and get on the field with my brothers💙 @RossApo1_MILEWR @kalanifsitake @BYUfootball @Rivals_BYU #bleedingblue pic.twitter.com/lTeNa78BWB
— Collin Reid (@CollinReid17) February 7, 2018
Reid preps at Maple Mountain High School (Spanish Fork, Utah), where in eight games as a senior he hauled in 17 receptions for 482 yards for 28.4 yards per catch, with four touchdowns. He also returned 12 kickoffs for 410 yards (34.2 avg). A legitimate deep threat, he runs a 4.4 forty and a 10.8 100 meter dash. He also plays on the baseball team. Reid was named to the All-Region team as the “Outstanding Special Teams” player, rated as the #1 kick returner.
| Hometown: | Spanish Fork, Utah | High School: | Maple Mountain |
| Class: | 2018 | HT/WT: | 6’2”, 190 lbs. |
| Position: | Wide Receiver | 40 time: | 4.4 seconds |
| Profiles: | MaxPreps, HUDL | Bench/Squat: | |
| Twitter: | @CollinReid17 | Vertical: | |
| Offer date: | Commit date: | February 7, 2018 |
I caught up with Reid to ask him about his recruitment:
BYU Insider: Why did you choose BYU?
Reid: I grew up watching Cougar football. BYU is the school of my dreams and the decision to commit wasn’t a challenge.
BYU Insider: What are some of your “favorites”?
Reid: Batman vs Superman—the best worst movie ever, my favorite book is the sealed portion of the gold plates (that I have yet to read). And I love to sing.
BYU Insider: What are some of your greatest accomplishments?
Reid: I had seven kickoff returns this year for touchdowns (three were called back due to penalties) and my track sprinting speed is top three in the state. I look forward to breaking my 7.03 PR in the 60 meter dash at the Simplot national meet this week #goals.
BYU Insider: What is the best advice you’ve been given?
Reid: My Grandpa Reid said “The only two things you need to do to go to the Celestial kingdom is to be nice, and pay your tithing.” Just be a good person.
BYU Insider: Who is a current player you seek to emulate on the field?
Reid: Odell Beckham Jr. (WR, New York Giants) is my go to guy when I want to study form and releases. He is not only fast, he does the homework to set up defenders for big time plays.
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