Four Ohio State Buckeyes Shock NFL Scouts with Unexpected Top 11 Draft Surge in 2026!
At No. 5, the New York Giants picked linebacker Arvell Reese, a versatile defender who produced 6.5 sacks this past season while playing multiple roles, including pass rushing and coverage responsibilities. Reese, who will turn 21 in August 2026, has drawn comparisons to Micah Parsons due to his hybrid usage. The Giants now have to decide how to deploy him alongside experienced defensive pieces such as Brian Burns and Abdul Carter.
The Washington Commanders followed at No. 7 with linebacker Sonny Styles. A former safety, Styles transitioned to linebacker and brought his athletic upside into focus with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash and a 43.5-inch vertical leap. His intelligence and leadership style are compared to those of Fred Warner. The 21-year-old’s selection comes as the Commanders address a gap in the middle of its defense following changes involving Bobby Wagner and uncertainty around other linebacker roles.


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