Karene Reid

Karene Reid is an American football linebacker for the Utah Utes.

Early life
Reid attended Timpview High School in American Fork, Utah, and played on the football team. He racked up 185 tackles with 26 being for a loss, 5.5 sacks, one pass deflection, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. Reid initially committed to play college football at the Utah State, but later decided to walk on at the University of Utah.

College career
In Reid's first career game in 2021, he tallied 15 tackles, a sack, and an interception, helping the Utes beat Washington State. For his performance, he was named the Pac-12 freshman of the week. Reid finished the 2021 season with 45 tackles with two of them going for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections, and an interception. In week three of the 2022 season, he intercepted a pass and had half a sack, as he would help Utah beat San Diego State 35–7. In week twelve, Reid recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown, but the Utes fell 20–17 against Oregon. Reid finished his breakout 2022 season with 72 tackles with 9.5 being for a loss, five sacks, three pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and a touchdown. For his performance, he was named second-team all Pac-12. Reid was named preseason first-team all Pac-12 ahead of the 2023 season. Reid was also named to the Butkus Award watch list, which is awarded to the nation's best linebacker.