Baylor’s Richard Reese Named Semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award

Baylor Bears running back Richard Reese has exploded onto the national scene with multiple 100-yard rushing performances

Baylor Bears running back Richard Reese was named as a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Thursday, Nov. 3.

Reese is one of 14 candidates for the annual award, which recognizes the most outstanding freshman player in college football and is named after former Alabama standout Shaun Alexander.

Through eight games in 2022, Reese has amassed 791 rushing yards on 152 carries along with 12 touchdowns.

Last weekend in Lubbock, the freshman running back had another breakout performance with 148 rushing yards on 36 carries and three touchdowns in Baylor’s 45-17 victory over Texas Tech.

Both Reese and teammate Gabe Hall garnered Big 12 honors following the team's road victory over the Red Raiders, Baylor's first victory in Lubbock since 1990. 

So far this season, Reese has racked up four multiple-touchdown efforts and three 100-yard contests.

Finalists for the award will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6 and the winner will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 29.

The complete list of candidates for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award include:

Alabama DB Terrion Arnold

Arizona WR Tetaiora McMillan

Baylor RB Richard Reese

Georgia DB Malaki Starks

Illinois LB Gabe Jacas

Kentucky DL Deone Walker

LSU LB Harold Perkins

LSU OL Will Campbell

Maryland LB Jaishawn Barham

North Carolina QB Drake Maye

Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins

Penn State LB Abdul Carter

South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori

Texas OL Kelvin Banks Jr.

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