On Monday, Mississippi State offensive tackle Albert Reese IV was named the winner of the 2024 Kent Hull Trophy. The award is given annually to the Magnolia State’s best offensive lineman.
A fourth-year junior, Reese has anchored the Bulldogs front in a struggle of a season under first-year head coach Jeff Lebby. But the Canadian’s presence at right tackle has been a key contribution to Mississippi State’s marked offensive improvement compared to last season.
Reese has started all 10 contests at right tackle in 2024 and continues to be a cornerstone in the maroon and white rushing attack, which has amassed 1,766 yards on the ground this season. The Alberta, Canada product was also named to the Jason Witten Man of the Year award watchlist this year, given to a collegiate football player in recognition of community involvement.
The veteran becomes the seventh Mississippi State offensive lineman to win the award and the second consecutive to do so after Cole Smith received the award in 2023.
The Kent Hull Trophy is named in honor of the late Kent Hull, a legendary center for both Mississippi State and the Buffalo Bills. Hull was a four-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection, leading the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993. He is also a member of the Bills’ Wall of Fame. The Kent Hull Foundation supports the work of the Candlelighters at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
The recipient of the award is selected by a panel of NFL scouts who cover colleges in Mississippi. Reese will be given the Kent Hull Trophy at the C Spire Conerly Trophy ceremony on December 3.
