Giants' Arvel Reese projected to finish behind Sonny Styles in key stat

New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese is predicted to finish among the rookie leaders in a key statistical category next season. ESPN’s Mike Clay projects Reese to finish No. 2 among all rookies in total tackles in 2026 with 116.

Washington Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles is predicted to finish No. 1 in total tackles with 123. Reese comes in close behind Styles, his former teammate at Ohio State, in a Giants system that will allow him to be active in the second line of defense as the team’s starting inside linebacker.

Styles' projection is a big one, as 122 would be sixth most among rookies over the past decade. The large number isn't by accident, as the No. 7 overall pick is expected to replace Bobby Wagner as a near-every-down player in the middle of Washington's defense.

Reese (No. 5 overall) was selected before Styles, but his role (is he more of an edge or an off-ball linebacker? ) is a little less clear.