EDGE 1
Arvell Reese
Ohio State
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 241 lbs
Class: Junior
Report by:
Dan Essien
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'4"
Weight
241 lbs
Arm Length
32.5 in
Hand Size
9.5 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.46 s
10-Yard-Split
1.58 s
Traits
defense
Relentless Motor
Trait Prototype: Micah Parsons
defense
Big Hitter
Trait Prototype: Jadeveon Clowney
defense
Bendy
Trait Prototype: Von Miller
defense
Rangey
Trait Prototype: Quincy Williams
defense
Edge Setter
Trait Prototype: Cameron Jordan
Summary
Strengths
Ideal spy against mobile QBs.
Expert at tracking ball carriers and making tackles in open space.
Elite closing speed.
High football IQ to be consistent wherever he was placed.
Unassumingly powerful hands
Weaknesses
Could be cleaner with angles when working through blockers from ILB
Not the most comfortable in intermediate zone coverage. Better with routes in front of him.
Final Report
Arvell Reese is a do-it-all linebacker from Ohio State. Reese is a physical rarity at 6'4" and 241 lbs with 4.4 speed. His stature is a throwback linebacker prototype and a more modern EDGE build. In 2025, Reese had 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 69 total tackles. Reese wore many hats but he spent most of his time at inside linebacker (ILB) for the Buckeyes while at times kicking down to EDGE. At ILB, Reese is solid against the run. He used his speed to fly into gaps and make plays. He's able to work through traffic and contact but he did at times have issues getting the right angles. At EDGE, Reese is a good edge setter. He has powerful hands that stun larger blockers in place. He's also fearless taking on pullers and pursues hard down the line if left unblocked. Against the pass, Reese can play zone coverage from ILB but it's not something he's particularly adept at. He was at his best as a spy where he was able to mirror even the more mobile QBs with ease. Reese is also great at covering running backs out of the backfield. Ohio State also also utilized him well on disguised or delayed blitzes from ILB. At EDGE, Reese flashed some high level upside. He showed very good bend from time to time but more important he showed his use speed to power in an explosive manner. Reese needs more reps and variety as a pass rusher but he showed a solid ghost move and hump move as a inside counter. His pass rushing ability is probably the part of his game that has the most headroom to grow but it also has a great current baseline. Reese can play both ILB and EDGE in the NFL but the scheme he ends up in will dictate his usage. I believe he can eventually be a 10+ sack player with good coaching and way more reps at EDGE. It may take some time but Reese is only turning 21 in August so he has all the time in the world.