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Ohio State LB Arvell Reese selected with the No. pick in the NFL draft
TL;DR
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He was initially projected to go as high as No. 2 but fell to the Giants after the Jets chose another player.
Key points
- Arvell Reese selected No. 5 in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Selected by the New York Giants
- Projected as high as No. 2 by the New York Jets
- Had a breakout season with 69 tackles and 6.5 sacks
- Known for his athleticism and defensive skills
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And just like that, two Ohio State Buckeyes are off the board within the first six picks. Shortly after Carnell Tate was selected by the Tennessee Titans, Arvell Reese would hear his name called by the New York Football Giants with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
It was a slight tumble in the draft for Reese as he was projected as high as No. 2 in the draft to the New York Jets. The Jets chose to go with Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey, but Reese still ended up in the Big Apple. The question is, will he make the Jets regret passing on him while playing in the same stadium?
Reese had a breakout season with the Bucks on a record-setting defense, totalling 69 tackles, two pass deflections, and 6.5 sacks. More so, Reese is the kind of athletic freak that NFL teams love. He's big, fast, and fearless. Welcome to New York, Arvell.
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Q&A
What pick was Arvell Reese selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Arvell Reese was selected with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which team selected Arvell Reese in the NFL Draft?
Arvell Reese was selected by the New York Giants.
Why did Arvell Reese fall to the No. 5 pick in the draft?
Reese was projected to go as high as No. 2 but fell to No. 5 after the Jets chose Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey instead.
