Overview
- Reese announced Thursday he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft after helping Ohio State reach the College Football Playoff.
- Major outlets rank him among the class’s elite, with CBS listing him No. 6 overall and ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. placing him No. 4, while mock drafts have slotted him as high as No. 2.
- He posted 69 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2025, earning consensus All-American recognition, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, and Butkus Award finalist status.
- Scouts highlight his hybrid versatility as an off-ball linebacker and edge rusher at 6-foot-4, 243 pounds, with comparisons that include Demario Davis–style traits and Micah Parsons–type athleticism.
- His departure adds to Ohio State’s early-entry losses alongside Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs, with the Buckeyes beginning replacement moves such as adding Wisconsin transfer linebacker Christian Alliegro.