The Florida Gators added to their roster on Saturday when Mississippi State graduate transfer Stewart Reese announced he will be transferring to the University of Florida.
As graduate transfer, Reese will be immediately eligible to play for the Gators in 2020. Reese, a native of Ft. Pierce, was recruited by Billy Gonzales and played for John Hevesy and Dan Mullen while in Starkville. Reese is the older brother of Florida linebacker David Reese, who will be entering his redshirt sophomore season in 2020.
Reese was a three-star member of Mississippi State’s 2016 recruiting class. Reese redshirted in 2016, but started every game for the Bulldogs at right tackle in 2017 and 2018. He started eight games for Mississippi State at right guard in 2019.
Reese’s familiarity with the coaching staff, playbook, and blocking schemes will give him a leg up and a chance to hit the ground running when normal football activities begin again. The Gators return four starters along the offensive line with Stone Forsythe and Richard Gouraige projected to be starting tackles. Reese has shown flexibility in playing both spots on the right side and will vie for playing time on the line immediately.