Former Tennessee LB Shanon Reid has found his new football home. Illinois State, an FCS program, announced Reid among its signees on Wednesday.
Reid, a native of Fort Myers, Florida, originally joined the Volunteers in 2017. The former 3-star outside linebacker recruit played in seven games as a true freshman and nine as a true sophomore (2018). This year, as a junior, Reid played in four games before deciding to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
By playing in only four games, Reid can take a redshirt for the 2019 season and preserve a season of eligibility. Also, by transferring to an FCS program he does not have to sit out the 2020 season. He will be considered a redshirt junior next fall with two seasons remaining.
Reid made 17 total tackles in two-plus seasons at UT.
In addition to all our NLI signees, we have also added FBS transfer Shanon Reid (@SReezy21) from Tennessee to the roster! #REDBIRDfootball pic.twitter.com/p5qRY6iuf5
— Illinois State FB (@RedbirdFB) December 18, 2019
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