Arvell Reese was drafted No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall
Arvell Reese Ohio State Draft
Arvell Reese was drafted No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Arvell Reese came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 241 lbs
- Hometown
- Cleveland, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Arvell Reese.
Notre Dame
LSU
Ohio State in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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#7
Sonny Styles
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#11
Caleb Downs
S · DAL
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#36
Kayden McDonald
DT · HOU
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#61
Max Klare
TE · LAR
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#62
Davison Igbinosun
CB · BUF
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#87
Will Kacmarek
TE · MIA
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#172
Lorenzo Styles Jr.
S · NO
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#214
Caden Curry
DE · IND
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#231
Ethan Onianwa
G · ATL
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Other LB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#51
Pepper Johnson
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#15
Ryan Shazier
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#91
Mike Vrabel
LB · PIT · 1997
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
A.J. Hawk
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#98
Na'il Diggs
LB · GB · 2000
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Arvell Reese in the 2026 NFL Draft
Arvell Reese is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Arvell Reese drafted?
Arvell Reese was selected No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/arvell-reese.
What college did Arvell Reese play for?
Arvell Reese played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Arvell Reese's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/arvell-reese.