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Harbaugh Says Malik Nabers’ Draft Critique Resolved, Outlines Arvell Reese’s Role

The coach says Reese will line up at inside linebacker in a flexible scheme.

Apr 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers sits court-side during the second half of the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Apr 24, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants draft pick Arvell Reese, Owner John Mara (far left), Head Coach John Harbaugh (left), and General Manager Joe Schoen (right) pose for a photo during the introductory press conference at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows From left: Giants owner John Mara, head coach John Harbaugh, No. 5 overall pick Arvell Reese and GM Joe Schoen at the team facility for Reese's introduction on April 24, 2026, Image 2 shows Malik Nabers speaking to the media after the end of the Giants' season on Jan. 5, 2026

Overview

  • After comments on Thursday’s draft livestream, Malik Nabers met with John Harbaugh on Saturday and left “fired up” about the Giants’ plan.
  • Harbaugh said Arvell Reese will play inside next to Tremaine Edmunds in a versatile defense that moves him around based on matchups.
  • Nabers later posted that people should stop overreacting and said he supports Reese joining the team.
  • The Giants drafted Ohio State linebacker Reese at No. 5 and Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 10, and the Cowboys traded up to take safety Caleb Downs one pick later.
  • Public questions about fit reflect New York’s recent edge investments in Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter, and 2025 sack leader Brian Burns, which the staff says the scheme can balance as offseason work ramps up.