Arvell Reese stacks 8 solo tackles, interception, 3 pass breakups

Rookie-of-the-year odds surged during strong first half

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 42m1 min read

The Arvell Reese tape https://t.co/44I2RER29N Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: The Ohio State product went fifth overall in the 2026 draft. The Arizona outing featured a first-half takeaway that preceded a Pepsi Rookie of the Week push.

Why it matters: He grades third among rookie linebackers at 77.1 behind Perkins Jr. at 82.6 and Trotter at 79.2. He is projected alongside Carter as a multi-season pairing.

By the numbers: 8 solo tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 3 passes defended vs. Arizona; 77.1 rookie linebacker grade; drafted 5th overall in 2026.

What to watch: Watch snap share and coverage assignments in the next game to see if the Arizona workload sticks.

Sources

@DanOrlovsky7 2026-10-07T00:43:04.293401+00:00

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