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NFL Draft: Arvell Reese is first Ohio State defender taken at No. 5 to Giants
TL;DR
Arvell Reese, a standout linebacker from Ohio State, was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft. He was the first defender from Ohio State to be chosen this year.
Key points
- Arvell Reese selected No. 5 overall by New York Giants
- First Ohio State defender chosen in the 2023 NFL Draft
- Reese was a consensus All-American and Big Ten's Linebacker of the Year
- He recorded 69 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss in his final season
- Reese considers himself an edge and outside linebacker
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It did not take long for the first player from Ohio Stateās defense, which ranked first in fewest yards and points allowed last season, to be selected. Arvell Reese was selected with the No. 5 overall pick by the New York Giants.
Arvell Reese is one of the biggest risers in the NFL Draft. After showing flashes as a sophomore, Reese broke out his junior year under Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. Reese put himself on the draft radar after 9 tackles and 1 sack in the Buckeyesā 14-7 win against Texas in Week One. Reese finished the season with 69 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and two pass breakups, and was a consensus All-American, the Big Ten's Linebacker of the Year and a finalist for the Butkus Award.
Reese said at the NFL scouting combine that he considers himself an edge and outside linebacker, more of an off-the-ball linebacker. No matter what position he plays with TEAM, his speed and power jump off the page.
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His teammates, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs, should not wait long to hear their names called either.
Styles led Ohio State with 83 tackles, then had an even stronger combine.
Styles had a 43.5-inch vertical and a broad jump of 11 feet, 2 inches. His vertical reportedly was only 1.5 inches off the all-time combine record, and he was reportedly the only person over 240 pounds to clear 43 feet since 2003. His broad jump reportedly ranks fourth among linebackers at the combine since 1999.
Styles' 4.46 time in the 40-yard dash was tied for the day's best with Reese. To put that in perspective, Styles posted the same time as Falcons running back Bijan Robinson despite being bigger. Styles' estimated athletic score of 92 on Thursday ranked first among all linebackers.
Q&A
Who is Arvell Reese and what are his achievements?
Arvell Reese is a linebacker from Ohio State who was a consensus All-American, Big Ten's Linebacker of the Year, and a finalist for the Butkus Award.
What position does Arvell Reese play in the NFL?
Arvell Reese considers himself an edge and outside linebacker, primarily playing as an off-the-ball linebacker.
What were Arvell Reese's statistics in his final college season?
In his final season, Arvell Reese recorded 69 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and two pass breakups.
