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Giants Coach Harbaugh Discusses Versatile LB Reese with Nabers

4/28/2026

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Harbaugh Meets Nabers

Giants head coach John Harbaugh met Malik Nabers on Friday after the 2025 NFL Draft to discuss Giants plan for linebacker Arvell Reese, the No. 5 pick.
Harbaugh said Reese is versatile, will line up beside Tremaine Edmunds in a position-less scheme, and welcomed Nabers’ question about Reese’s role.
Afterward, Nabers became the first player to meet Reese and his family at the facility, signaling his acceptance of the draft choice.

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Giants Draft Reese

Analysts praised the Giants’ selection of Arvell Reese at No. 5 overall as high-value draft capital.
Draft experts said the pick adds depth despite existing linebackers and could give the Giants flexibility in a position-less defensive scheme.
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Brugger Ranks Draft

Dane Brugger ranked the Giants’ 2026 draft haul No. 2 overall, behind only the Browns.
The Giants drafted seven players: Arvell Reese, Francis Mauigoa, Colton Hood, Malachi Fields, Bobby Jamison-Travis, J.C. Davis and Jack Kelly.
Brugger noted Reese’s Consensus All-American first-team honors, Big Ten Butkus-Fitzgerald award and two OSU Scholar-Athlete recognitions, and highlighted Kelly’s 10 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss, 55 tackles, All-Big 12 honors and special-teams upside.

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Harbaugh Meets Nabers

Giants head coach John Harbaugh met Malik Nabers on Friday after the 2025 NFL Draft to discuss Giants plan for linebacker Arvell Reese, the No. 5 pick.
Harbaugh said Reese is versatile, will line up beside Tremaine Edmunds in a position-less scheme, and welcomed Nabers’ question about Reese’s role.
Afterward, Nabers became the first player to meet Reese and his family at the facility, signaling his acceptance of the draft choice.

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