Arvell Reese shares advice from Buckeyes coach, former teammates

This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke with 2026 first-round NFL Draft selection and former Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese. In his interview with Easton Jr., Reese discussed his partnership with Reese's as a go-to snack and comfort food. He also shared the helpful advice from his position coach and former Ohio State teammates. "All the advice that I got from coach (James) Laurinaitis, He's been my linebacker coach for all three years there. He just poured a lot into me and lifted me when I was down. There's always been someone there for me, and it's my coach, my linebacker coach," said Reese, "That's why I spend the most time with him: he would teach me fundamentals and all that stuff. He just always told me to stay true to myself and just be me. Don't ever change. Always be you, ain't got to try to be like nobody else when it comes to leading and doing certain stuff, always be that, just stuck with coach Laurinaitis." Reese joins the ranks of many former Buckeyes who were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. A list that includes Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Josh Simmons, last year, and new quarterback Justin Fields in 2021. He revealed two former teammates he leaned on for advice during the pre-draft process. "Spoke to Cody Simon, JT Tuimoloau, those two guys, and it's just always no, just same stuff Laurinaitis does, just giving me tips and pointers on how to operate," said Reese, "I was just training with JT, he was telling me how he got some tips and pointers from the vets on his team. So those two guys for sure." Tuimoloau was selected by the Indianapolis Colts and Cody Simon by the Arizona Cardinals during the 2025 NFL Draft. Reese joins the New York Giants as their No. 5 overall pick in Thursday's first round, wearing a specially made Reese's-inspired suit. Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images *For more information on Reese's products, check out * *This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: *