2026 NFL Combine Results: Arvell Reese Lives Up to the Hype

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Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Draft Arvell Reese Ohio State — Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Vell Reese (LB20) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. -- Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ben Meggitt · Steelers Now

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 ·

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The defensive ends wasted no time making their presence felt at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis . In a league that increasingly values speed off the edge and the ability to disrupt quarterbacks, this year's edge group showed exactly why they are among the most coveted prospects in the draft.

From the moment testing began at Lucas Oil Stadium, defensive ends displayed a rare blend of explosiveness and power. The 40-yard dash remains one of the most talked-about drills, and several edge rushers posted eye-opening times that highlighted their burst off the line. For players whose primary job is to chase down quarterbacks and running backs in space, straight-line speed can significantly impact draft evaluations.

Beyond speed, scouts paid close attention to measurements and agility drills. Arm length and wingspan are especially important for defensive ends, as longer reach allows them to disengage from offensive tackles and disrupt passing lanes. Broad jumps and vertical jumps measured lower-body explosiveness, a key trait for winning the first step battle at the snap. Meanwhile, three-cone and shuttle drills tested bend and change-of-direction ability, both crucial for turning the corner and finishing sacks.

On Thursday night, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese solidified himself as one of the stars of the 2026 NFL Draft class with an incredible 4.46-second 40-yard dash, which he ran at 241 pounds. Reese is nearly a lock to go high in the first round, and seems to be the favorite for the New York Jets to take at No. 2 overall.

Player Name	School	Height	Wt	Hand	Arm	Wing	40	10	Vert.	Broad	Cone	Shut.
Rueben Bain Jr.	Miami	6-foot-2 1/4	263	9 1/8	30 7/8	77 3/8	*	*	*	*	*	*
Arvell Reese	Ohio St.	6-foot-4 1/8	241	9 1/2	32 1/2	79 1/2	4.46	1.58	*	*	*	*
David Bailey	Texas Tech	6-foot-3 1/2	251	10 1/4	33 5/8	79 5/8	4.50	1.62	35	10-9	*	*
Cashius Howell	Texas A&M	6-foot-2 1/2	253	9 1/4	30 1/4	74 1/4	4.59	1.58	32.5	9-7	*	*
Akheem Mesidor	Miami	6-foot-3	259	10	32 1/8	78 5/8	*	*	*	*	*	*
R Mason Thomas	Oklahoma	6-foot-2 1/4	241	8 7/8	31 5/8	78 1/8	4.67	1.63	*	*	*	*
TJ Parker	Clemson	6-foot-3 1/2	263	9 1/2	33 1/8	79	4.68	1.61	34	10-0	*	*
Anthony Lucas	USC	6-foot-5 1/2	256	10 1/4	33 3/8	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Malachi Lawrence	UCF	6-foot-4	253	9 1/4	33 5/8	*	4.52	1.59	40	10-10	*	*
Gabe Jacas	Illinois	6-foot-4	260	10	33	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Joshua Josephs	Tennessee	6-foot-3	242	10	34 1/4	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Zion Young	Missouri	6-foot-6	262	9 1/2	33	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Romello Height	SMU	6-foot-3	239	9 1/2	32 1/4	*	4.64	1.63	39	10-5	*	*
Keryon Crawford	Auburn	6-foot-4	253	9	32	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Derrick Moore	Michigan	6-foot-4	255	9 1/8	33 3/8	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Dani Dennis-Sutton	Penn St.	6-foot-6	256	10 1/8	33 3/8	*	4.63	1.63	39.5	10-11	6.90	*
Nadame Tucker	Western Michigan	6-foot-2	247	9	31 3/8	*	4.73	1.63	33.5	9-11	*	*
Tyreak Sapp	Florida	6-foot-2	273	9 1/2	32	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Wesley Williams	Duke	6-foot-4	9 1/2	31 7/8	*	*	4.89	1.68	35.5	10-0	*	*
Caden Curry	Ohio St.	6-foot-3	257	9 3/8	30 1/8	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Quintayvious Hutchins	Boston College	6-foot-3	233	9 1/2	32 5/8	*	4.74	1.73	37	*	*	*
Trey Moore	Texas	6-foot-2	243	10 1/2	31 5/8	*	4.54	1.60	38.5	10-0	*	4.43
Vincent Anthony Jr.	Duke	6-foot-6	258	10	34 1/8	*	4.84	1.67	32.5	10-3	*	*
Logan Fano	Utah	6-foot-5	257	9 3/8	31 3/8	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Max Llewellyn	Iowa	6-foot-6	258	9	32 1/4	*	4.81	1.64	32.5	9-7	*	*
George Gumbs Jr.	Florida	6-foot-4	245	9	33 5/8	*	4.66	1.67	41	10-1	7.00	*
Patrick Payton	LSU	6-foot-5	260	10	33 3/8	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Aidan Hubbard	Northwestern	6-foot-4 5/8	260	9 1/8	32	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Jack Pyburn	LSU	6-foot-4	258	10	30 7/8	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
Marvin Jones Jr .	Oklahoma	6-foot-5	245	9 1/4	33 1/8	*	4.69	1.65	*	*	*	*
Nyjalik Kelly	UCF	6-foot-5	256	10 3/8	35 1/8	*	4.88	1.69	37	9-11	*	*
Mason Reiger	Wisconsin	6-foot-5	251	10 3/8	32 5/8	*	4.78	1.61	40	10-5	*	*

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