What happened: Gabe Jacas, Robert Spears-Jennings, Mansoor Delane and Kaleb Elarms-Orr follow Reese on the rookie defensive board. The group spans early picks and late-round selections.

Why it matters: Sustained production at linebacker and in the secondary shapes early award conversations. Rookies who grade well early tend to earn larger roles as the season advances.

What to watch: Watch whether Reese remains atop the rookie defensive order after the next games.