Desmond Reid considers return to college football after court ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Former Pitt running back Desmond Reid is exploring a return to college football following a recent court decision. A U.S. District Court ruling granted a preliminary injunction that will allow high school athletes from the Class of 2022, who exhausted their eligibility, to be declared eligible. Reid's agent, Ben Thomas, confirmed this development as Reid considers his options after the ruling.
- •Desmond Reid is a former running back for Pitt.
- •Reid's agent Ben Thomas announced his interest in returning.
- •A court ruling allows Class of 2022 high school athletes to be eligible.
- •U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a preliminary injunction.
- •The ruling impacts athletes who exhausted eligibility in spring 2026.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former Pitt RB Desmond Reid looking to return to college
"On3 Sports Insider Pete Nakos is reporting that Reid’s agent Ben Thomas tells him that Reid is exploring that possibility following the last night’s court ruling.
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