Overview
- New York selected Ohio State’s Arvell Reese at No. 5 overall, and John Harbaugh says he will play inside and weakside linebacker.
- Harbaugh said he met with Malik Nabers after the receiver questioned the pick and that Nabers is now excited about the plan for Reese.
- Harbaugh outlined a flexible role that moves Reese around the front, yet he projects him primarily as an off‑ball defender in this scheme.
- Reese said he spent most of his college snaps at inside linebacker, never practiced pass‑rush moves, and plans to develop that craft in the NFL.
- With Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Kayvon Thibodeaux established on the edge, veteran Tremaine Edmunds could mentor Reese as he learns the Giants’ defense.