Arvell Reese leads rookie defenders with 90.5 Week 4 grade

Gabe Jacas second at 84.4 in PFF grades

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What happened: PFF published its Week 4 rookie defensive grades for the 2026 season. Gabe Jacas graded 84.4 and Robert Spears-Jennings graded 78.6 behind the leader.

Why it matters: Week 4 closes the first quarter of the 2026 regular season, giving an early read on rookie impact. Defensive grades allow a snap-by-snap comparison across positions and draft slots.

By the numbers: Week 4 rookie defensive grades: Arvell Reese 90.5, Gabe Jacas 84.4, Robert Spears-Jennings 78.6.

What to watch: Watch whether Reese holds the rookie lead into Week 5. PFF updates grades weekly through the 2026 season.

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@PFF 2026-10-05T17:59:21.150088+00:00

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