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2021 Football Roster

Michael Reese
Michael Reese

35 Forest McKee

  • Position Fullback
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 245
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Las Cruces, N.M.
  • Highschool Onate HS

Biography

C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll (2018, 2019, 2020)

2020 (SENIOR)
  • Saw action in the first two games before sustaining a season-ending injury at Texas. 
  • Did not record any stats. 

2019 (JUNIOR)
  • Played in every game and made one start at fullback against Texas Tech.
  • Had one rushing attempt in the season opener versus Houston Baptist.
  • Added a 40-yard reception versus the Huskies.

2018 (SOPHOMORE)
  • Played in seven games, making one start at the fullback position.
  • Missed final five games due to injury.
  • Caught a two-yard pass at Tennessee.
  • Made lone start at LA Tech. 

2017 (FRESHMAN)
  • Made five starts in 12 games played at the fullback position as a true freshman.
  • Recorded a pair of receptions and two tackles (one solo).
  • Caught a pass for two yards at No. 7 Oklahoma.
  • Recorded a catch and tackle at North Texas.
  • Notched a tackle against LA Tech.
  • Helped pave the way for UTEP rushers to hit triple digits in seven contests.
  • Miners rushed for season-high 164 yards versus LA Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played three seasons and started two of varsity football at Onate HS.
  • Saw action in 33 games as a linebacker and fullback.
  • Notched 289 total tackles (112 solo / 177 assists), 5.0 sacks, three interceptions, 141 carries for 864 yards and nine TDs.
  • As a senior, registered 167 tackles (64 solo / 103 assists), 11 TFL, 4.0 sacks (10 yards), two INTs and one forced fumble.
  • On offense, ran 23 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Recorded back-to-back showings of 20 tackles versus Las Cruces and Centennial.
  • Posted 19 tackles in a victory over Atisco Heritage Academy.
  • Notched two interceptions, 11 stops and one sack in 56-28 win over La Cueva.
  • As a junior, recorded 717 yards on 118 attempts and seven scores.
  • Opened the season rushing for 123 yards on eight carries (15.4 avg.) and a career-long 76-yard run.
  • Rushed for a career-best 141 yards on 18 carries and notched two touchdowns.
  • On defense, tallied 122 tackles (48 solo / 74 assists), a sack and a interception.
  • Registered a career best of 24 tackles (5 solo / 19 assists) against Centennial.
  • Garnered All-State First Team honors and was named NMPreps.com Linebacker of the Year.

PERSONAL
Full name is Forest Whitmer McKee … Son of Kelly and Lori McKee … Has one brother … Born in Las Cruces, N.M. … Social Studies major. 

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 31

    2017Freshman

    FB
    6'1" 250 lbs
    31
  • 35

    2018Sophomore

    Fullback
    6'1" 250 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2019Junior

    Fullback
    6'1" 250 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2020Senior

    Fullback
    6'1" 245 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2021Senior

    Fullback
    6'1" 245 lbs
    35