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EJ Reid stats, 2026

UAB (4–3, American Athletic). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

EJ Reid is a wide receiver for UAB (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 287th in catches (19), 460th in receiving yards (164), 464th in receiving TDs (1), in 7 games. This week: UAB at South Florida.

Receiving yards164460th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches19287th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch8.6618th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1464th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is EJ Reid?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-10
Weight
180 pounds
Number
No. 4
Hometown
Woodbridge, VA
High school
Freedom (Woodbridge, VA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 2206 in the 2024 class, signed with Wake Forest
Transfers
Wake Forest to UAB (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

EJ Reid's receiving stats

He's 287th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (19) and 460th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (164).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards164460th of 682
Catches19287th of 682
Yards per catch8.6618th of 675
Receiving TDs1464th of 506

The season

EJ Reid's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 646th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1646th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

EJ Reid's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024Wake Forest————3
2026UAB191648.6145
Career191648.6148

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did EJ Reid do at Wake Forest and UAB?

Receiving yards by season
2024, Wake Forest: 0020242026, UAB: 1641642026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Wake Forest2024————3—
UAB2026 (so far)191648.61455.3%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

EJ Reid's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024Wake Forest-0.30—-0.30—-0.31%
2026UAB+0.39+0.32+1.015.3%11.06%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

EJ Reid's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at IllinoisL 23–4226300
2vs. UL MonroeW 26–2065411
3UAB28500
4vs. NavyW 24–2017300
5vs. SamfordW 33–144100
6UAB10100
7vs. East CarolinaW 30–1714200

FAQ

Questions about EJ Reid

What position does EJ Reid play?

EJ Reid plays wide receiver for UAB, which is 4–3 this season.

Where has EJ Reid played?

Wake Forest (2024) and UAB (2026).

Where is EJ Reid from, and what year is he?

EJ Reid is a sophomore wide receiver for UAB, listed at 5-10 and 180 pounds, from Woodbridge, VA.

How tall is EJ Reid, and how much does he weigh?

EJ Reid is listed at 5-10 and 180 pounds on UAB's 2026 roster.

What year is EJ Reid?

EJ Reid is a sophomore, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are EJ Reid's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2024–2026), EJ Reid has 19 catches for 164 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does EJ Reid play for?

UAB (4–3, American Athletic), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 4.

Is EJ Reid eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and EJ Reid was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did EJ Reid play in his last game?

Week 7 vs. East Carolina: 14 receiving yards, 2 catches. UAB won 30–17.

Where did EJ Reid go to high school?

Freedom (Woodbridge, VA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 2206 in the 2024 class, signed with Wake Forest.

Is EJ Reid a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Wake Forest to UAB (2026).

What are EJ Reid's stats this season?

164 receiving yards, 19 catches, 8.6 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 1 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does EJ Reid rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 287th of 682 in catches, 460th of 682 in receiving yards, 464th of 506 in receiving TDs.

When does EJ Reid play next?

UAB visits South Florida Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The numbers' pick: South Florida.

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