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New York Giants LB Arvell Reese. Quite possibly the most physically gifted player in this draft class, the No. 5 overall pick out of Ohio State has the skill set to make an immediate impact across the board with the Giants. His path and toolkit somewhat resemble that of Micah Parsons, who won the award with the Cowboys in 2021, and he’s already been making waves at organized team activities.
Potential Obstacle(s). He’ll only turn 21 in August, and it’s possible he’ll fall victim early on to being a jack of many trades but master of none. Reese is a strong run defender, but that doesn’t lead to the glory stats and splash plays that result in shiny awards. He could make a high impact but still be somewhat limited as he figures things out alongside fellow recent first-rounders Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. With highly-paid veteran Brian Burns also on the edge, there’s a lot going on there.
New York Giants. The New York Giants made three top-37 selections and nailed each pick. They didn’t panic over where they’d play Arvell Reese when he was surprisingly available at No. 5 overall. The Giants drafted Reese and opted to play him as an off-ball linebacker, where he primarily aligned at Ohio State despite considering an NFL move to pass rusher.
Francis Mauigoa is plug-and-play at right guard as the 10th selection. Getting cornerback Colton Hood at No. 37 overall arguably gave the Giants three first-round caliber prospects. The Giants also traded up for wide receiver Malachi Fields, who has made a quick impression at OTAs.
Take the possibility of decreased playing time then add in trade rumors and no long-term contract security, and you have most of the ingredients to create an NFL holdout.
But Kayvon Thibodeaux not only reported for the Giants’ offseason program despite facing uncertainty, he unselfishly is playing multiple positions at OTAs and continuing to be a face of the franchise for fans at events like Giants Town Hall and the...
