#82
Gage Reale
Returning to East Carolina for 2026
Charlotte → Charlotte Christian
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Harrell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
East Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · East Carolina
Returning around him
- 51% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 East Carolina player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (24 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
East Carolina · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #78 · 2026 recruiting class #94
Background
Senior in the classroom ... Transferred to East Carolina in the fall of 2024. 2025 (East Carolina): Made collegiate debut against Pittsburgh in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl - did not record any stats. 2024 (East Carolina): Did not compete during initial year with the program. 2023 (Louisvill...
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