Reynolds named Mackey Award semifinalist

BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds has been named one of nine semifinalists for the 2026 John Mackey Award, presented annually to the nation's most outstanding collegiate tight end.

Reynolds has emerged as one of the top receiving threats in the country, earning first-team recognition on The Associated Press Midseason All-America Team earlier this season. He has recorded 56 receptions for 560 yards and six touchdowns through nine games, averaging 10.0 yards per catch.

Reynolds became the first tight end in Virginia Tech history to record at least 100 receiving yards in consecutive games. He posted eight receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns against Old Dominion before…