Who Goes First: Reese or Styles? | 2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings

Ohio State could produce the first linebacker off the board in 2026.The real question is whether it will be Arvell Reese or Sonny Styles.In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 linebacker rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and break down the debate that defined the top of the board.Reese and Styles are ranked one and two. Both project as elite prospects. One analyst even views Reese slightly differently in terms of alignment and role — which only adds to the discussion.We discuss:• What separates Reese and Styles• How scheme and projection influence their value• Whether linebacker still carries Top 5 draft value• How the rest of the Top 5 stacks up• The overall strength of the 2026 linebacker classIf you’re building your board for 2026, this episode lays out the full picture.Who do you have as LB1 — and who gets drafted first?Chapters00:00 - Intro01:47 - Jacob Rodriguez06:55 - Jake Golday11:16 - Anthony Hill Jr.17:03 - CJ Allen21:30 - Arvell Reese26:08 - Sonny StylesLinebacker Debate: 33:56