Desmond Reid (born July 29, 2004) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

[1] As a freshman in 2022, Reid rushed for 826 yards and four touchdowns on 119 carries, while also hauling in 21 receptions for 212 yards and a touchdown, earning SoCon freshman of the year honors.

[2][3] In week 5 of the 2023 season, he rushed 18 times for 167 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in a win over The Citadel.

[6] Heading into the 2024 season, he was named the Panthers starting running back.

[7] In the 2024 season opener, Reid notched 231 all-purpose yards, including a 78-yard punt return touchdown and a 46-yard rushing touchdown in a win over Kent State.