Giants surprise with top-5 pick, snag Arvell Reese from Ohio State

The New York Giants selected Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a surprising move given the team's already crowded rotation with Burns, Carter and Thibodeaux. Reese, a 6‑4, 241-pound athlete who ran a 4.46 40 and posted 69 tackles, 10 TFL and 6.5 sacks as a one-year starter in 2025, is viewed as an elite pass-rush prospect. The pick sparks questions about the current edge group and whether Reese could push for a larger role, potentially prompting trade talk involving Kayvon Thibodeaux to clear playing time for the rookie. The early round saw the Jets take David Bailey at No. 2, the Cardinals take Jeremiyah Love at No. 3, and the Titans grab Carnell Tate at No. 4.