Giants surprisingly go Arvell Reese with No. 5 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Giants made a surprising move by selecting edge rusher Avrell Reese from Ohio State with the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft, despite already having a strong group of pass rushers on their roster.
- Reese is a highly athletic outside linebacker known for his speed and pass-rushing ability, posting impressive stats in his one-year starting season at Ohio State, including 69 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
- The Giants' decision raises speculation that they might trade existing edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux to create playing time for Reese.
- Reese's selection was unexpected as other top picks included edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2 and running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3, with the Giants having several defensive prospects available but ultimately choosing Reese.
