Arvell Reese has been one of the easier Giants rookies to spot in camp, and not just because he keeps popping up around the ball. He’s showing the kind of movement that makes a linebacker stand out: getting to the right place, then arriving with some force.
That was on display again during the team’s latest full-speed practice. Reese blew up a run with a hard hit and later chased down Cam Skattebo on the edge. Those snaps don’t put him in a starting job right now, but they do explain why the Giants are giving him a real look.
What jumps out most is his speed. Reese has the length you want, but it’s the way he covers ground that keeps catching the eye. He can get outside without getting himself out of position, and when the run comes downhill at him, he doesn’t look afraid to step into it.
There’s still a long road ahead once the preseason games begin. Camp is one thing; game reps are another. But the Giants are clearly searching for young defenders who can set the edge, handle space and bring some pop when the ball comes their way.
Reese has shown enough of those traits to keep earning opportunities. He doesn’t need to be polished in August. He just needs to keep stacking clean reps without backing off the edge that got him noticed in the first place.
So the bar should stay reasonable. But Reese is absolutely a rookie worth tracking once the games count. The early returns have been more than just a few flashes.
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