Arvell Reese on the New York Giants would be fun to watch.
The New York Giants have the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and one insider believes the team will take Ohio State's Arvell Reese if the youngster is available.
"I haven't seen many mock drafts having Reese slip this far, and maybe he won't," ESPN's Peter Schrager wrote. "But I also remember Leonard Williams inexplicably falling out of the top five in 2015. These things happen.
"Edge rusher is not one of the Giants' holes, but the roster needs good football players. Choosing to add the blue-chip prospect makes sense -- especially if New York ends up trading Kayvon Thibodeaux. If the Giants can get Reese, I think they'd take him."
Reese had 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks for Ohio State last season. He was a First-Team Associated Press All-American, the Big Ten Conference LB of the Year and a First-Team All-Big Ten selection.
NFL analyst Lance Zierlein of NFL.com is high on Reese.
"Reese plays off-ball linebacker and stand-up edge with the talent to post impact production from either spot. His third-down versatility adds alignment variety and helps camouflage defensive intent. His run diagnosis and angles of attack are average, but he flows quickly once he triggers, using assertive hands to stack and play off blocks. He’s fast in pursuit and his tackle finishing could become elite. His rush is kinetic and tough for tackles to mirror. It’s under construction, but Reese has already sprouted go-to moves and rush plans that need more refinement. He might need some runway to hit his stride, but his rare blend of traits, explosiveness and versatility could become a perfect storm of chaos once a defense decides how to deploy him."
The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals after Lawrence requested a trade. With Lawrence gone, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns and Abdul Carter are the top defensive players in New York. Adding Reese to the mix would be lethal.
The Giants have the fifth and 10th pick in this year's draft. They are set up very, very well for the future. New York went just 4-13 last season. John Harbaugh is the new head coach after a decorated run with the Baltimore Ravens.
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