Reid Ebert, Jr.

Reid Ebert, Jr. was a stalwart on the offensive line for the Wasps on the football gridiron from 1990-1993. His Wasps teams accumulated an overall record of 31-9 during his time at Emory, including two Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championships and an undefeated 10-0 record during the 1992 regular season, which led to a trip to the NCAA Division III Playoffs.

Ebert was a three-time All-ODAC selection, earning a spot on the First Team in both the 1992 and 1993 seasons. He was named a 1993 Preseason All-American and was also a three-time Roanoke Times Small College All-State selection from 1991-1993. Ebert played in 42 consecutive games during his career and was honored as Emory & Henry Most Valuable Offensive Lineman for 1993. His leadership on and off the field was evident as he was the on-field liaison for 1992 ODAC Player of the Year and Dudley Award-winner Cary Perkins. He was also named a team captain as a senior.

Ebert is currently a Senior Account Executive for the Accredo-A Cigna Group Company and resides in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is a color commentator for local high school football on WLNI Radio FM 105.9 and is the host of the “Reid Zone” halftime show. 

Ebert also holds membership in the E.C. Glass High School Sports Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1988 undefeated football team. The Hilltoppers posted a 14-0 record that year and received their induction in 2018.