{"id":264270,"date":"2026-02-04T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=264270"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:34:42","slug":"dynamic-buckeyes-lb-would-be-huge-for-jets-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/02\/04\/dynamic-buckeyes-lb-would-be-huge-for-jets-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynamic Buckeyes LB Would Be Huge for Jets Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you put together the second-worst defense in the league, you need all the help you can get. The irony is not lost on a longtime NFL cornerback turned defensive coordinator who became the first head coach without an interception for the season. Things need to change<\/a>. Fortunately, Aaron Glenn<\/a> recognizes that. Fighting for his job this year, mistakes have to be corrected. But, after already experiencing this as a New York Jets<\/a> player, he welcomes the challenge. Now, he will have the tools to do so. Armed with top-five cap space and four draft picks within the top 45, he can make sweeping changes. However, they must ace the second overall pick in the NFL Draft<\/a>. While they will have options, the choice should be clear. After an impressive career at Ohio State<\/a>, this linebacker can impact the game. Even if he just plays off the edge, Arvell Reese has loads of potential<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Dynamic Buckeyes LB Would Be Huge for Jets Defense<\/h2>\n

Entering draft season, the Jets were working behind the eight ball. Due to late staff changes, there was little representation during the pre-draft bowl games. Now, they must still search for an offensive coordinator. Until that happens, their priority must be improving their 31st-ranked defense from 2025<\/a>. Literally, only the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> were the only defense in the league that allowed more points this season. Fortunately, there are a lot of avenues they can take to improve. This year, they have the benefit of selecting someone who can help their defense early. A majority of mock drafts have already settled on a favorite. This April, Aaron Glenn’s defense could welcome Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese<\/a> into the fold. By playing both edge and linebacker, Reese possesses the speed and strength to make an immediate impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LB Arvell Reese is everywhere on the OSU-UT tape. <\/p>\n

He's casually forklifts a 310-pound blocker on this rep and has the speed to flush Arch. Matt Patricia really weaponized him in this game. pic.twitter.com\/7HPTik13YS<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) August 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n