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NFL 2026 draft predictions: the stars, the needs and the lower-round gems
Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams need to nail their picks over the coming days
Arvell Reese, LB/Edge, Ohio State. He is one of the best pure linebacker prospects in a generation, and he has the athletic traits to become a full-time edge defender. Some teams view him as a linebacker; those at the top of the board prefer him as an edge rusher. In an ideal world, Reese will do a bit of everything. Think Philly’s Zack Baun on Super Soldier Serum. Reese has a rare combination of smarts, speed and power. Whichever role he plays, he will be a force multiplier for a defense. OC
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Oliver Connolly, Melissa Jacobs, Andrew Lawrence and Graham Searles · Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 2:00 AM
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Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams need to nail their picks over the coming days
Arvell Reese, LB/Edge, Ohio State. He is one of the best pure linebacker prospects in a generation, and he has the athletic traits to become a full-time edge defender. Some teams view him as a linebacker; those at the top of the board prefer him as an edge rusher. In an ideal world, Reese will do a bit of everything. Think Philly’s Zack Baun on Super Soldier Serum. Reese has a rare combination of smarts, speed and power. Whichever role he plays, he will be a force multiplier for a defense. OC
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