Karene Reid
Career Summary
Karene Reid is a linebacker from American Fork, Utah, who played at Utah before signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Reid is the son of Spencer and Marrieta Reid and has two brothers and one sister. His father played at BYU and later played professionally, and Reid is married to Addison Reid.
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High School
Reid attended Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. He was a first-team all-state selection and the 2017 Utah Valley Defensive MVP, and he recorded 84 tackles and 11 tackles for loss as a senior.
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College Career
Reid played 43 games and made 39 starts at Utah. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and, in 2024, started eight games and recorded 54 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup.
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Path to the NFL
After going undrafted in 2025, Reid signed with Denver as a college free agent on May 9.
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NFL Career
Reid made Denver's initial 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie in 2025 and appeared in the Broncos' first 10 games before suffering an injury in Week 10. Denver activated him from injured reserve in January 2026. NFL statistics credit him with five tackles in 10 games during the 2025 regular season.
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Career Accomplishments
Reid earned two All-Pac-12 selections and made the 2024 Academic All-Big 12 Team. He recorded three career games with at least 10 tackles.
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Playing Style
Reid was a productive downhill linebacker at Utah, supplying tackling and backfield disruption. In 2024, his six tackles for loss and three sacks came while he led Utah's linebacker room with 54 tackles.
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31122, 00-0040449, 2000-02-19, Karene Reid, Karene, Reid
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