What happened: Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall out of Ohio State in the 2026 NFL Draft. Reese earned his first NFC defensive player of the week honor on Nov. 12.
Why it matters: PFF named him its midseason defensive rookie of the year on Nov. 10.
By the numbers: His 68 tackles in 2026 through eight games average 8.5 per game.
What to watch: His next game will show whether he sustains that tackle pace.