Southern Illinois freshman safety Chase Reynolds is a developmental defender with a proven football pedigree
Chase Reynolds is a 5-foot-11, 191-pound freshman safety at Southern Illinois who did not appear in a game in 2025, so the evaluation is mostly about upside rather than current college production. His selling point is pedigree and versatility: he comes from a decorated football background and has the frame to develop into a reliable, physical defensive back if his transition to the college game accelerates. For a roster, he looks like a low-risk, long-term fit rather than an immediate impact starter.
