Arvell Reese didn’t become a full-fledged edge rusher until the 2025 season. However, he has quickly gone from a high-upside prospect to a consensus top-10 player, with some late momentum even pushing him into top-two discussions.
Arvell Reese Drops Bold Message Following Aaron Glenn Revelation
If the New York Jets decide to stay at No. 2 overall, the discussion between Reese and David Bailey has quickly become one of the most interesting pieces of gossip leading up to the draft.
Reese continues to fuel his momentum with the Jets, as he opened up about his pre-draft visit with New York and came away with a strong impression of the organization and its leadership.
“It went good,” Reese said. “I did a 30-visit out there. I think it was good. It meant a lot to be coached up by Aaron Glenn. I sat down and talked to him. Felt like he was a good dude. I like him.”
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Reese’s visit included detailed defensive discussions with assistants Ben Bolling and Karl Dunbar. According to reports, both coaches broke down exactly how he would be used within their system. Reese is seen as a strong long-term fit in Glenn’s defensive scheme, potentially lining up as an outside linebacker or edge rusher.
In a separate conversation with SNY’s Niki Lattarulo, Reese praised the Jets’ approach and professionalism.
“They installed something and wanted to see where my head was at, I like everybody there … I think that’s a serious organization and yeah, I respect… I respect the guys I met with. I respect that room for sure.”
As for his draft outlook, Reese spoke confidently about what sets him apart as a prospect, describing his mentality as a defining trait. He called himself “unique” due to his aggressive, physical playing style, saying he is “violent” on the field and embraces that mindset every snap
Reese said he knew he could be an NFL player after two practices at Ohio State, while calling himself “God-gifted.” However, he also said he thinks he can still be much better.
“It’s going to be tightened up, and it’s going to be elite,” Reese claimed.
Reese already brings an NFL-ready profile, as he is capable of making an immediate impact at the line of scrimmage as early as Week 1 in September. His playing profile backs that up as well, as he earned AP First-Team All-American honors in 2025 and was a Butkus Award finalist
Reese’s mindset remains straightforward and grounded heading to the draft.
“My mindset heading in is going to be the same mindset I had heading in the old stage,” Reese said. “Just putting my head down and working and working for anything I want to achieve. Nothing is going to be given to me. I got to go out there and work for it, put my head down and work.”
Reese finished last season with a 77.2 score in the PFSN College Football EDGE Impact Metric.
