Cowboys' best NFL draft fits include 'complete' Ohio State star linebacker

The Dallas Cowboys are approximately 24 hours away from a showdown with the Washington Commanders in Week 7 of the NFL season, but to hold everyone over, we have a full Saturday of marquee college football matchups.

For fans who love to follow the NFL draft and potential prospects all year long, the Ohio State Buckeyes should be a team that Cowboys Nation keeps its eyes on.

From defensive back Caleb Downs to wide receiver Carnell Tate, there are a number of Buckeyes who will hear their names called early next spring. With the Cowboys owning two first-round picks, there's a strong chance a Buckeye could be the pick.

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While Downs is an intriguing prospect because of his versatility, there may be no better fit for Dallas than Ohio State star linebacker Arvell Reese.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese tackles Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A recent article from Bleacher Report pinpointed Reese as the best fit for Dallas out of this year's crop of linebacker prospects. Considering how poor and inconsistent the Cowboys' linebacker corps has been through the first six weeks of the season, he is certainly someone to keep an eye on.

But will Reese be available when Dallas is on the board? That would be the biggest question. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. has Reese ranked No. 4 on his latest Big Board

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"This is a complete football player. Reese jumps off the Ohio State tape, playing the game like a veteran. I see natural instincts at the linebacker position that allow him to make plays most guys just can't make, and he has the burst to get home when turned loose as a pass rusher," Kiper wrote. "Reese has been a big riser in this class."

Through six games with the Buckeyes this season, Reese has recorded 38 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four tackles for a loss, three run stops, and two pass breakups. He truly can do it all.

Ohio State Buckeyes star linebacker Arvell Reese — Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese blocks a pass by Ohio Bobcats quarterback Parker Navarro | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Reese and the top-ranked Buckeyes will be in action on Saturday afternoon when they make the trip to Camp Randall Stadium for a meeting with the Wisconsin Badgers. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.

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