Reed Blake-Thomas brings a sturdy linebacker frame and early promise to Eastern Illinois
Reed Blake-Thomas enters Eastern Illinois as a 2025 freshman linebacker with a strong build at roughly 6-foot-0 to 6-foot-2 and 215-235 pounds, and he arrives with notable prep credentials as an All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, and team Defensive MVP selection from Brighton High School.[5][7][10] The key takeaway: he looks like a high-floor, physical linebacker who was trusted to lead and tackle, but there is no public college stat line yet to evaluate his on-field impact in the 2025 season.[3][4][7]
