Silver And Black Pride
Position: Joker
Height: 6’5
Weight: 245
Stats: 2025 (6 games) – 38 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 16 pressures, 19 stops, 102.8 QBR allowed
Class/Age: RS Sophomore, 21
Team: Ohio State
Reese is a joker, he can provide elite juice as a pass rusher while also providing phenomenal traits as a weak/strong side linebacker off the ball. After logging all 309 snaps in 2024 at linebacker, Reese has transitioned to an OTTO role in 2025 under former NFL DC and head coach Matt Patricia. This season, Reese has logged 128 snaps at EDGE and 156 at linebacker. Showcasing exceptional length, Reese is able to disrupt lanes in the run game and drive lineman backwards into the running lane. Additionally, Reese displays elite strength in both his lower and upper body which allows him to anchor and shed both blocks from TE and RB with ease. Reese has a quick twitch and elite bend that allows for him to be a highly productive pass rusher, his hands are violent and heavy at the POA to pair with long arms that allow for him to jab and run vertically to collapse the pocket. Reese has exceptional lateral agility and can work to stunt and get horizontal to track the QB and running backs in the backfield to make plays at or behind the LOS. Reese has quick feet and elite athleticism with a recorded 4.47 40 yard dash. At ILB Reese has the ability to run sideline to sideline and cover ground quickly, he displays a quick trigger and elite instincts as a run defender with the ability to violently come downhill and make plays on the LOS. Reese’s footwork and fluid hips show in coverage, where his technique need to improve a touch and they will with NFL coaching. As an athlete, Reese has the ability to flip and run stride for stride with receivers, tight ends, and running backs with physicality and strength. Reese plays the receiver and can make plays on the ball as well. Reese is clearly highly instinctual and has a strong football IQ, where he’s able to quickly jump plays and understands opponents running concepts and pass concepts at an elite level often taking away multiple rushing lanes and pass options by himself. As a pass rusher, Reese shows the ability to anchor, drive and maintain strength against tackles in the run game, he converts speed to power and showcases an exceptional bag of pass rush moves for someone with such limited playtime at the position. Reese is also just an imposing figure at ILB or EDGE, Reese has a phenomenal frame with tons of muscle mass, length, and a strong lower half.
Teams will need to figure out where Reese fits best, creative defensive coordinators can utilize Reese as an OTTO likely splitting his time 60-40 between linebacker and pass rusher which will allow him to constantly make impacts on both levels. Additionally, there’s the potential that Reese is...
