Hopkinsville’s Jesse commits to play football for U of L

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Hopkinsville High’s Reece Jesse announced on social media today his commitment to play college football at the University of Louisville. Jesse is ranked as the number five player in Kentucky in the 247Sports rankings in the 2021 class, 247Sports reports Jesse had 10 scholarship offers before accepting a preferred walk on at Louisville.

As a senior, Jesse caught 36 passes for 745 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games for the Tigers Jesse had a breakout year as a junior for the Tigers, hauling in 67 passes for 1,184 yards and 15 TDs. He also was a two time All State selection.