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Arvell Reese’s Official NFL Combine Measurements Draw Attention

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Triston Cook | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 2:22 PM ET

In case his last two seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes weren't convincing enough already, Arvell Reese has taken to wowing NFL scouts once again. Rather than doing so through a cone drill or with a 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine, Reese seems to have impressed them by merely existing.

Scouts, general managers, and coaching staffs alike have been salivating at the idea of securing Reese with a top-five pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. That's resulted in the 20-year-old phenom effectively being placed under a microscope at this year's scouting event, but given the amount of excitement that's been generated by his official measurements, it seems safe to say that the more they see of him, the more they like him.

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Reese's height officially measured out to 6-foot-4 and 1/8 of an inch while weighing in at 241 pounds. Pair that with a projected 40-yard dash time of 4.51, and it becomes readily apparent why he's being viewed as more of a specimen than a prospect.

His arm length of 32.5 inches is likely to draw a bit of scrutiny, given that it's shorter than some may have hoped for, but that can be easily nullified by his off-ball versatility as a linebacker, making it a bit of a moot point overall. Nevertheless, Reese's physical profile now sees him drawing even more favorable comps than the ones that he was initially receiving.

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— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) February 26, 2026

The most popular comparison for the OSU product at this point appears to be Demarcus Lawrence, the five-time Pro Bowler and recently crowned Super Bowl champion. Although given his aforementioned versatility, it's incredibly possible that Reese proves to be a different animal in his own right.

Whether he's lining up as an edge rusher or as a linebacker, Reese figures to be a legitimate issue for every NFL offense, so unless your team is one of the lucky few that has a chance at drafting him on April 23rd, then you'll likely find yourself asking for an upgrade on the offensive line in the coming years.

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