WHAT IT MEANS: Versatile LB Reynolds is a Ute

Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, the University of Utah received some welcome news on Friday with the commitment of three-star athlete, Trey Reynolds. The 6-foot-2 225 pound linebacker, also plays quarterback for Queens Creek HS (Arizona)—something that will come in handy and he’s reading and spying on the quarterbacks of the Pac-12.

With over 25 offers, the Utes beat out schools from four of the P5 conferences. In the end, Utah beat out schools like UCLA, Michigan State, Oregon, and Washington State, for his services.

What Utah is getting

The Utes are getting a physically dominating linebacker who is every bit of 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds. Reynolds is an absolute beast in the weight room and is a true sideline to sideline linebacker. He plays assignment-sound football, when shooting the gaps. His quarterback instincts kick in often, as he seems to have a good feel knowing where the playing is going, instead of watching and then reacting.

He seems to fit into the Utah scheme perfectly, as he displays a high level of athleticism at the position, to go along with a high-level football IQ. Expecting Reynolds to be an early contributor to the Utes defense, is definitely not out of the question. It’s likely that Reynolds is only barely tapping his potential right now, and full-time focus at the linebacker position could make him a nightmare for Pac-12 defenses. Ute fans are already well aware of the benefits of having a former quarterback at linebacker, after both Chase Hansen and Brian Blechen went on to the NFL.

What this means for the class

This is Utah’s third commitment for the class of 2021, joining quarterback Peter Costelli and defensive tackle Tevita Fotu—who has basically remained committed ever since he had to go the JuCo route at Snow College. Depending on how the young Class of 2020 linebackers perform, that will alter the position need significantly, as they’ll take as little as two or as many as four.