Overview
- The Giants drafted Reese fifth overall in April 2026 and moved him from an edge profile to play inside so his coverage, tackling and blitzing skills could be used every down.
- Reese delivered a tackle-heavy, visible game in Week 3 that the team credited with 12–13 stops, a performance that prompted coaches to give him more snaps and responsibilities.
- Reese led New York with nine tackles, had a tackle for loss, broke up three passes and recorded his first NFL interception in Sunday’s 36-24 Week 4 win over Arizona.
- Head coach John Harbaugh publicly praised Reese’s rapid rise and stated the rookie was “taking off,” and Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor attended the game and called Reese “playing great.”
- The rookie has played every defensive snap in key games and helped the Giants start 3-1, but evaluators say sustained production against varied schemes will determine whether this becomes a long-term breakout.