Marcel Reed: 3-star Montgomery Bell Academy quarterback for Class of 2023

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Marcel Reed announces his commitment to Ole Miss in front of his coaches, teammates, friends and family at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
Marcel Reed announces his commitment to Ole Miss in front of his coaches, teammates, friends and family at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
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A room overfilling with family, friends and classmates to support Marcel Reed's commitment to Ole Miss at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
A room overfilling with family, friends and classmates to support Marcel Reed's commitment to Ole Miss at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
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Marcel Reed reacts as he sees his friends and classmates visit the conference room before he announces his commitment to Ole Miss with his family, Briah, Roderick and Tamika, as well with his biggest fan, James Richards, 11, at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
Marcel Reed reacts as he sees his friends and classmates visit the conference room before he announces his commitment to Ole Miss with his family, Briah, Roderick and Tamika, as well with his biggest fan, James Richards, 11, at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
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Marcel Reed shakes hands with one of his "biggest fan" James Richards, 11, after he announces his commitment to Ole Miss at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
Marcel Reed shakes hands with one of his "biggest fan" James Richards, 11, after he announces his commitment to Ole Miss at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nasvhille, Tenn., Monday, April 25, 2022.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) runs out of a scramble during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) runs out of a scramble during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (3) is guarded by Ensworth's Tony Gaines (5) during the third quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (3) is guarded by Ensworth's Tony Gaines (5) during the third quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (3) advances around Ensworth's Tony Gaines (5) during the third quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (3) advances around Ensworth's Tony Gaines (5) during the third quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (3) runs the ball opast Ensworth's Dujuan Sharp (3) during the third quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (3) runs the ball opast Ensworth's Dujuan Sharp (3) during the third quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) runs the ball against Christian Brothers during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) runs the ball against Christian Brothers during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) runs the ball against Christian Brothers during the first quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) runs the ball against Christian Brothers during the first quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) looks for an opening against Christian Brothers during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) looks for an opening against Christian Brothers during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) reacts after defeating Christian Brothers in a Division II Class AAA semifinal game at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) reacts after defeating Christian Brothers in a Division II Class AAA semifinal game at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) watches the final moments of the game against Christian Brothers from the sideline during the fourth quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) watches the final moments of the game against Christian Brothers from the sideline during the fourth quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) throws against Ensworth during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) throws against Ensworth during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks to pass against Ensworth during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks to pass against Ensworth during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) on the sideline between plays against Ensworth during the first quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) on the sideline between plays against Ensworth during the first quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
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Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed watches from the bench after being injured during their game against Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed watches from the bench after being injured during their game against Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed rolls out as he looks for a receiver during their game against Pope John Paul ll Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed rolls out as he looks for a receiver during their game against Pope John Paul ll Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed hands the ball off to Johnothan Moore during their game against Pope John Paul ll Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed hands the ball off to Johnothan Moore during their game against Pope John Paul ll Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) sits on the sideline during the second half of their game against Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) sits on the sideline during the second half of their game against Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) scrambles past Brentwood Academy's Jalen Jones (25) during the first half of their game at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) scrambles past Brentwood Academy's Jalen Jones (25) during the first half of their game at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) throws a pass past Brentwood Academy's Griffin Cropp (89) during the first half of their game at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) throws a pass past Brentwood Academy's Griffin Cropp (89) during the first half of their game at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA quarterback Marcel Reed (12) throws a pass against  CPA during the first half at Christ Presbyterian Academy Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA quarterback Marcel Reed (12) throws a pass against CPA during the first half at Christ Presbyterian Academy Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks to throw against Ravenwood during the second half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks to throw against Ravenwood during the second half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks for an opening against Ravenwood during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks for an opening against Ravenwood during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks to pass against Ravenwood during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) looks to pass against Ravenwood during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) celebrates running in a touchdown against Ravenwood during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) celebrates running in a touchdown against Ravenwood during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
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MBA guard Marcel Reed (5) drives to the basket past Brentwood Academy defenders during their game in the TSSAA Division II Class AA Boys BlueCross Basketball Championships final at Hooper Eblen Center Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville, Tenn.
MBA guard Marcel Reed (5) drives to the basket past Brentwood Academy defenders during their game in the TSSAA Division II Class AA Boys BlueCross Basketball Championships final at Hooper Eblen Center Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (5) dribbles the ball during the Knoxville Catholic and Montgomery Bell Academy's TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state semi-final game at Tennessee Tech's Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, March 5, 2021.
MBA's Marcel Reed (5) dribbles the ball during the Knoxville Catholic and Montgomery Bell Academy's TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state semi-final game at Tennessee Tech's Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, March 5, 2021.
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MBA guard Marcel Reed (5) shoots over Knox Catholic center Hanje Tamba (32) during their game in the semifinals of the TSSAA Division II Class AA Boys BlueCross Basketball Championships at the Hooper-Eblen Center Friday, March 5, 2021 in Cookeville, Tenn.
MBA guard Marcel Reed (5) shoots over Knox Catholic center Hanje Tamba (32) during their game in the semifinals of the TSSAA Division II Class AA Boys BlueCross Basketball Championships at the Hooper-Eblen Center Friday, March 5, 2021 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Knoxville Catholic's Christopher Cain (1) attempts to block MBA's Marcel Reed's (5) layup during the Knoxville Catholic and Montgomery Bell Academy's TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state semi-final game at Tennessee Tech's Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, March 5, 2021.
Knoxville Catholic's Christopher Cain (1) attempts to block MBA's Marcel Reed's (5) layup during the Knoxville Catholic and Montgomery Bell Academy's TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state semi-final game at Tennessee Tech's Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, March 5, 2021.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (5) looks to pass past Ensworth's Tony Gaines (5) during the fourth quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (5) looks to pass past Ensworth's Tony Gaines (5) during the fourth quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
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Marcel Reed at 10 on the sidelines of a Tennessee State football game.
Marcel Reed at 10 on the sidelines of a Tennessee State football game.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) scrambles through the Baylor defense during the second half of their Division II Class AAA State Football Playoff game at Montgomery Bell Academy Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) scrambles through the Baylor defense during the second half of their Division II Class AAA State Football Playoff game at Montgomery Bell Academy Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) rushes past Baylor’s Eli Bowen (25) during the second half of their Division II Class AAA State Football Playoff game at Montgomery Bell Academy Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) rushes past Baylor’s Eli Bowen (25) during the second half of their Division II Class AAA State Football Playoff game at Montgomery Bell Academy Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) scrambles out of the pocket during their game against Briarcrest at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) scrambles out of the pocket during their game against Briarcrest at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) throws a touchdown pass during their game against Briarcrest at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (12) throws a touchdown pass during their game against Briarcrest at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (5) races up the court during the first half of their game at Brentwood Academy Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in Brentwood, Tenn.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (5) races up the court during the first half of their game at Brentwood Academy Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in Brentwood, Tenn.
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MBA’s Marcel Reed (5) shoots over a BA defender during the first half at Brentwood Academy Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in Brentwood, Tenn.
MBA’s Marcel Reed (5) shoots over a BA defender during the first half at Brentwood Academy Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in Brentwood, Tenn.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) passes against McCallie in the fourth quarter of the Division II-AAA championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) passes against McCallie in the fourth quarter of the Division II-AAA championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) throws a complete pass against McCallie in the Division II-AAA championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) throws a complete pass against McCallie in the Division II-AAA championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) hugs Jordan Turks (23) after the loss to McCallie in the Division II-AAA championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) hugs Jordan Turks (23) after the loss to McCallie in the Division II-AAA championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) is tackled by McCallie's Thompson Byrd (1) in the second quarter of the Division II-AAA championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) is tackled by McCallie's Thompson Byrd (1) in the second quarter of the Division II-AAA championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) speaks with Dominic Allocco (27) during the fourth quarter of the Division II-AAA championship against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) speaks with Dominic Allocco (27) during the fourth quarter of the Division II-AAA championship against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (center) celebrates defeating Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (center) celebrates defeating Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12, center) celebrates defeating Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12, center) celebrates defeating Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) advances against Brentwood Academy during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) advances against Brentwood Academy during the first half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
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MBA's Marcel Reed (12) prepares for a play against Brentwood Academy during the second half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
MBA's Marcel Reed (12) prepares for a play against Brentwood Academy during the second half at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.
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MBAÕs Marcel Reed (12) warms up before the game against the Ensworth at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
MBAÕs Marcel Reed (12) warms up before the game against the Ensworth at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Ensworth's Andre Turrentine (2) stops MBAÕs Marcel Reed (12) during the second half at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
Ensworth's Andre Turrentine (2) stops MBAÕs Marcel Reed (12) during the second half at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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