Dante Reno is a Division I quarterback at Yale University who brings a rare combination of high-level arm talent, proven production, and Ivy League intelligence. After transferring to Yale from the University of South Carolina, Reno started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2025, throwing for 2,498 yards (fourth-most in a single season in Yale history) and 21 touchdowns (second in the Ivy League). He recorded seven games with two or more touchdown passes, including a standout performance against Harvard on November 22, where he completed 15-of-19 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns. For that performance, he was named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week on November 24.

Before Yale, Reno was one of the most decorated high school quarterbacks in the country. Reno previously played at Windsor (Conn.) Loomis Chaffee and graduate of Cheshire Academy (Conn.), he completed 64.1% of his passes for 2,358 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior, while adding 232 rushing yards and eight scores on the ground. He was selected as an UnderArmour All-American, named a team captain for the game, and was an Elite 11 Finalist – an invitation-only competition that identifies the nation's top high school quarterbacks.

He is the son of Yale head coach Tony Reno, giving him a lifetime of exposure to championship-level quarterback play and preparation. Reno was ranked as a Day 3 NFL prospect by 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn, who noted: "Has verified size… strong work ethic… high-level desire to compete… possesses strong leadership skills… NFL potential."

He transferred to Yale after spending his true freshman season at the University of South Carolina, where he was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll twice.