Fansided · Jan 2
Should Arvell Reese Return to Ohio State in 2026?
The decisions for star players to return to school or go to the pros are not as cut and dry as they used to be.
Ohio State v Michigan | Luke Hales/GettyImagesOhio State’s defense had a lot of stars in 2025, and none were bigger than linebacker Arvell Reese. Reese played so well in 2025 for the Buckeyes that many believe he would be a first-round draft pick in April.
He was the Big Ten’s Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, was first team all-Big Ten, and a first team, consensus all-American. He was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for a huge game against Penn State. Yet, Reese should consider coming back to Ohio State for a fourth year in 2026.
