Ohio State's Arvell Reese made his position preference clear at the NFL combine, declaring himself an outside linebacker/edge rusher rather than an off-the-ball linebacker. The 20-year-old defensive standout told teams he sees his future in a pass-rushing role, saying he's 'only scratched the surface' of his potential in that capacity.

Reese's position declaration comes as teams debate his fit heading into the 2026 NFL draft, where he's projected as a potential top-five pick. The 6-foot-4, 243-pound prospect totaled 69 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season for the Buckeyes. He plans to showcase his versatility at the combine by running the 40-yard dash and participating in both outside linebacker/edge and off-the-ball linebacker drills.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. projects Reese going No. 4 to the Tennessee Titans in his latest mock draft. The prospect has already met with several teams including the New York Jets (No. 2 pick), Arizona Cardinals (No. 3), and Cleveland Browns (No. 6). Reese credits Ohio State's defensive staff, particularly former Patriots assistant Matt Patricia, for preparing him for the NFL transition.