"Arvell Reese is a talented hybrid terror on the Buckeyes defense. He plays off-ball linebacker who can walk up and rush the passer and has length, snap timing and heavy hands. After a quiet freshman year in 2023 where he featured in six games without registering a tackle, he became a real rotational piece in 2024 and made 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack."
"Elite burst to win first contact, range to chase, and true pass-rush speed for a stack linebacker. Has unbelievable strength to take on offensive linemen breaking into the second level, and his instincts for the position are the best seen on tape in the past few years. Has the second-most sacks among linebackers in this year's linebacker class. Coverage skills still need polish - quicker route recognition and fewer grabs at the break."
The Cowboys retain a slim playoff chance and face a clear need at linebacker that could be addressed in the first round. Arvell Reese is a hybrid off-ball linebacker and edge rusher with length, snap timing and heavy hands who progressed from a quiet 2023 to a rotational 2024 (43 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack) and a breakout 2025 (62 tackles, 10 TFL, 7 sacks, 2 PBUs). He offers elite burst, range, pass-rush speed, strength to disengage linemen and top instincts. Coverage recognition, tendency to grab, contain discipline and change-of-direction in coverage need refinement. He projects as a violent, versatile three-down linebacker and a top draft talent.
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