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Arvell Reese

LB

Ohio State

Projected

Top 10

Height

6'4"

Weight

243 lbs

Age

20.5

Year

Jr.

Games

28

Snaps

948

Scheme

Versatile

Role

3 Down LB

CompsMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Jihaad CampbellWF: Jihaad Campbell.Ringer: Jihaad CampbellBleacher Report: Demario Davis
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 1ST - TOP 10Bleacher Report: 1st Round

Player Summary

Reese is a stand up linebacker who can play both in coverage or as a true edge. Likely needs to pick one and sprinkle the other in, most likely will be an edge rusher. He's very young but has had great coaching from Patricia and Lauranitus, but there are still some growing pains as he needs to learn how to diagnose quicker. His elite athleticism and trigger allows him to make up for some of that right now, and he should only improve with time. He's got that ideal frame, but needs to fill out more and focus on building upper body strength. He's got the traits to be an effective edge setter with time. But he's got a great tackle radius, consistent wrap up technique, top end closing speed, and has a solid pass rush repetoire to start with. His second half of the season in 2025 really hurt his numbers, but he showed enough improvements and his young age offset a lot of these concerns. He's an easy pick in the top of this draft with his potential and early returns.

Strengths

• Phsyically Elite, Ideal Build • Top End Closing Speed • Speed to Cover in Zone • Good pursuit angles/leverage • Solid PR Repetoir • Dynamic Depolyment Potential

Weaknesses

• Avg Change of Direction • Lack of Exp Shows Up in Diagnosing • Fooled by Play Action/misdirection • Upper Body Strength • Still Needs to Fill Out Frame

Accolades

• Academic All Big 10 2024 • BIg10 LB OTY 2025 • 1st Team All Big10 2025 • 2025 Concensus All American

PFF Scores

2025 Grade75.7
2024 Grade76.4
ADORT5.2
Tackles37
Coverage54.5
TD / INT0
Recs/Tgts0
Run Stop %6.4
Completion %82.8
Coverage Stops16
Pass Rat. All.99.9
Run Def. Grade86.5
Tackling Grade85.6
Forced Inc Rate3.4
Missed Tkl Rate6
Pass Rush Grade72.1

Athletic Testing

RAS
Hand Size
Arm Length
MetricResultScore
Bench
Broad
3 Cone
Height
Weight
40 Time
10 Split
20 Split
Vertical
Size
Speed
Agility
Explosive

Overall Rankings

Bleacher Report#6
Brugler#1
CBS#5
DraftBuzz#7
DraftTek#6
ESPN#2
Kiper#3
Miller#5
NFL.com#3
PFF#3
The Draft Network#6
Walter#5

POS Rankings

Bleacher Report#1
Brugler#1
CBS#1
DraftBuzz#1
DraftTek
ESPN#1
Kiper
Miller
NFL.com
PFF#1
The Draft Network#1
Walter#1

ADP

Brugler#2
Campbell#3
CBS#2
Jeremiah#2
Kiper#2
Lance#2
McShay#2
Miller#2
NFL.com#2
PFF#2
Reid#4
Tankathon#2
TDN#3
TWSN#2
Walter#2
Yates#2

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports92
Bleacher Report8.5
Draft Buzz89
ESPN81
NFL.com7.04
Rivals5.8

NFL Score Breakdown

Prospect Grade7.04

Pro Bowl Talent

Production84

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 4th

Athleticism78

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 4th

Total84

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 3rd

DraftBuzz Grades

Coverage65.00
Tackling93.00
Pass Rush82.00
Run Defense95.00

Injury History

Nothing Material

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
Box
286566
Corner
22
D-Line
327333
Deep
Slot
3455