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Arvell Reese

LB

Arvell Reese came into the league as a 1st-round selection (5th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Ohio State. Now with NYG, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'4", 243#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 5th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
78.3

95th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3+0.87
Ball skills×0.25+1.72
Run defense×0.2+2.00
Availability×0.1+1.07

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYG78.36

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Arvell Reese has played in 6 regular-season games, all with NYG.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL—59.7
Week 2LAR—41.6
Week 3TEN—72.2
Week 4ARI—90.8
Week 5WAS—70.8
Week 6NO—41.8

Arvell Reese — common questions

What position does Arvell Reese play?
Arvell Reese is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Arvell Reese played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Arvell Reese has played for NYG (2026).
Where did Arvell Reese go to college?
Arvell Reese played college football at Ohio State.
When was Arvell Reese drafted?
Arvell Reese was selected in round 1, 5th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Arvell Reese scored?
Arvell Reese has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Arvell Reese's ScoutIndex Rating?
Arvell Reese rated 78.3 for 2026, the 95th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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