Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 2: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
ARVELL REESE
• Position: Linebacker• College: Ohio State (2023-25)• Class: Junior• Age: 20• Height: 6-4• Weight: 241• Hand: 9 1/2"• Arms: 32 1/2"
STATS
• 2025: 14 games, 69 tackles, 10 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, two passes defensed
• 2024: 16 games, 43 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 0.5 sacks
STRENGTHS
• Dynamic, versatile player
• Exceptional length, violent hands
• Effective pass rusher off edge, stunts
• Ran 4.46 40-yard dash
• Still very young!
WEAKNESSES
• Lack of playing experience
• Can be manipulated by quarterbacks
• Must improve in zone coverage
• Needs better answers for pass rush counters
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2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Arvell Reese
Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 2: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
ARVELL REESE
• Position: Linebacker
• College: Ohio State (2023-25)
• Class: Junior
• Age: 20
• Height: 6-4
• Weight: 241
• Hand: 9 1/2"
• Arms: 32 1/2"
STATS
• 2025: 14 games, 69 tackles, 10 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, two passes defensed
• 2024: 16 games, 43 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 0.5 sacks
STRENGTHS
• Dynamic, versatile player
• Exceptional length, violent hands
• Effective pass rusher off edge, stunts
• Ran 4.46 40-yard dash
• Still very young!
WEAKNESSES
• Lack of playing experience
• Can be manipulated by quarterbacks
• Must improve in zone coverage
• Needs better answers for pass rush counters
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