"On the recruiting trail, Arvell Reese was viewed as a high-upside, modern linebacker. He was the number five player in Ohio and the 19th linebacker nationally rating him among the top linebackers in the 2023 cycle. He committed to Ohio State in June 2023. As a true freshman in 2023, he played in six games, with all 58 snaps coming on special teams."
"This season is where the résumé turns into an eye popping display. He posted 69 tackles, ten tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and two passes defended in 14 games. He earned the Big Ten's Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten honors, and was consensus All-America before declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. 651 Defensive Snaps27 Total Pressures69 Total Tackles10 TFL6.5 Sacks2 PBU0 Penalties"
Arvell Reese entered college as a highly regarded, modern linebacker from the 2023 recruiting class, ranked fifth in Ohio and 19th nationally at his position. A true freshman in 2023 played six games exclusively on special teams and missed time with a concussion. In year two he logged 309 defensive snaps across 16 games, totaling 43 tackles, three tackles for loss and a half sack. In 2025 he produced 69 tackles, ten TFL, 6.5 sacks and two passes defended in 14 games, earning Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten and consensus All-America. He profiles with NFL-ready length and long arms, real closing speed, explosive burst, power at the point of attack, and room to add strength while maintaining movement. Measured grades show top marks in run defense, speed, and tackling with weaker coverage traits.
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