Giants Steal Linebacker Arvell Reese

0:00It's April 24. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Giants kicked off the 2026 NFL draft by grabbing Ohio State linebacker Arville Reese at pick 5. They held firm instead of trading down, betting on his physical edge to boost their defense right away. Later at pick 10, they added more talent, but Reese was the headliner as the top defensive prospect available. Aaron Brass was shot, Reese fell that far, running mock scenarios where he never slipped past the top few picks. General manager Joe Schoen called it a steal, paring him perfectly which remained Edmonds in the middle while enhancing the pass rush alongside K-Von, Thibido, Brian Burns, and Abdul Carter. Fans and analysts lit up on mine, praising the physicality that screens Giants under head coach John Harbaugh. He expected sunny styles or Caleb Downs, but Reese's downhill-hitting style won out. Styles went to Washington, Downs dropped further.

1:01Reese stands 6'4", 241 pounds, with a 79.5-inch wingspan and the fastest 40 yard dash at 4'4". Four six among linebackers in linemen, he's versatile, logging snaps off the ball, on the edge, and in coverage during college. Harbaugh envisions him everywhere inside. Weekside, gaps A through D, even stunts with the rush crew. This pick amps up the athleticism and toughness, setting up a nasty front for years to come.