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Analysts See Off-Ball Start for Giants’ No. 5 Pick Arvell Reese as Edge Logjam Builds

Joe Schoen says the team stayed at No. 5 specifically to draft Reese.

Overview

  • GM Joe Schoen said on SiriusXM the Giants had chances to trade back but would not pass on Arvell Reese at No. 5.
  • Early analysis projects Reese to open at weakside linebacker next to Tremaine Edmunds with limited pass‑rush packages.
  • The edge room stacks Brian Burns with recent first‑rounders Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux, and reporting keeps Thibodeaux in trade chatter.
  • Fanatics’ post‑draft top‑10 rookie jersey list did not include Reese or fellow first‑rounder Francis Mauigoa, signaling a slow initial sales start.
  • Rookie minicamp runs May 8–10, offering coaches a first look at how roles might shake out and giving fans their first live glimpse of the class.