High School Career
Reid was born on November 18, 1983 in Derby, Kansas. He attended Derby High School. In high school, Reid started at quarterback and defensive back for the Panthers. He was ranked as the top quarterback prospect in Kansas by MoKan Football.com and Scout.com. He was also named to the Coaches Association, Wichita Eagle, Topeka Capital-Journal, and Kansas City Star Class 6A 1st Team All-state team following his senior year. Reid set a school record for career total offense with 4,171 yards. He was credited with 16 career touchdown passes. He also rushed for 13 touchdowns. A three-year starter at quarterback, he averaged 10.4 yards per carry and 21.6 yards per passing attempt as a senior. Following his senior season, Reid was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl All-Star game. He helped his team to an 8-1 record and district runner-up finish in 2001. He missed three games due to a sprained knee. He was a 1st Team All-league selection and honorable mention all-state choice as a junior. Reid rushed for 637 yards and passed for 1,111 yards as a junior. He started on the varsity as a sophomore and helped Derby to a No. 1 ranking in the state and a 9-1 season record. Reid helped guide Derby to a combined 25-3 record his three seasons as a starter. He was coached in football by Tom Young. Additionally, he was named the Derby High School 2002 Male Athlete of the Year and was one of three finalists selected by the media for the Greater Wichita Sports Commission Barry Sanders High School Male Athlete of the Year. Also, he was a four-year starter and All-League performer in basketball and the Panthers leading scorer and rebounder. Reid was an all-league and state performer in track while competing in high hurdles and with high jumps reaching 6'7.
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