A massive Canadian offensive tackle out of Edmonton, Albert Reese IV played five college seasons at Mississippi State before signing with Carolina as an undrafted free agent.
Albert Reese IV brings rare size to Carolina's offensive line room, a 6-foot-7, 330-pound right tackle who spent five years developing at Mississippi State. The Edmonton native went unselected in the 2026 draft but signed with the Panthers immediately after, betting his length and power translate against NFL edge rushers.
Path to the league
Reese, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, played five collegiate seasons at Mississippi State, dressing for 48 games and making 22 starts at right tackle for the Bulldogs. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with Carolina as an undrafted free agent shortly after.
Career highlights
Reese's calling card is his size, standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 330 pounds with a wingspan that gives him natural leverage against pass rushers. At Mississippi State's pro day, he ran a forty in the 5.20-second range, posted 29 reps on the bench press, and recorded a 28-inch vertical jump, numbers that underscored his combination of bulk and functional athleticism for the position.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Mississippi State in 2025, Reese held down the right tackle spot for the Bulldogs. According to Pro Football Focus charting, he allowed four sacks and committed four penalties over the course of the season, numbers that pegged him as a projected late-round pick or priority undrafted free agent heading into the 2026 draft.
Sources
- 3DownNation: Canadian Albert Reese IV performs at Mississippi State pro day
- 3DownNation: Canadian OL Albert Reese IV signs NFL undrafted free agent contract with Carolina Panthers
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Mississippi State
- Hometown
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
