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Scouting Report: Arvell Reese has 'playmaking range a city block wide'

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:58 PM

Giants.com

A look at what Ohio State edge defender Arvell Reese brings to the Giants' roster:

Height: 6'4 1/8"

Weight: 241 lbs

Arm: 32 1/2"

Hand: 9 1/2"

40-Yard Dash: 4.46 Seconds (T-fastest among DL/LB)

10-Yard Split: 1.58 Seconds

Important Notes

2025: 1st-Team Associated Press All-American

2025: Big Ten Conference LB of the Year

2025: Career-high 69 tackles, 10.0 TFL & 6.5 sacks

2024: 43 tackles, 3.5 TFL for the national champions

NFL.com Scouting Report

Hands stay active to help play off, through and around blocks.
Has all the tools to become an NFL edge-setter.
Tone-setting hand strikes explode into his targets.
Length and speed provide playmaking range a city block wide.
Pairs a run-and-dip edge move with a speed-bull counter.
Fluid and fast to maximize his attack on two-way goes.
Comes to balance with good timing and in a tackle-ready stance.
Twitchy laterally to bring down slashers in space.
Can rush, spy and smother man-cover targets underneath.
At 20 years old, Reese is still growing into his frame and his game, but learning from James Laurinaitis (linebackers coach) and Matt Patricia (defensive coordinator) should give him a head start in acclimating to the pro game.
He 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 rush is kinetic and tough for tackles to mirror.

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese (8) looks on during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State's Arvell Reese sacks Wisconsin's Hunter Simmons during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese drops back to defend against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) goes down with Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese (8) above during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State's Arvell Reese stops Wisconsin's Lance Mason after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, left, celebrates his sack against Penn State with teammate defensive lineman Kenyatta Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, top, sacks Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Washington running back Jonah Coleman (1) is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry (92) and Arvell Reese (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Grambling State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Grambling State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)