<p>Ohio State could produce the first linebacker off the board in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>The real question is whether it will be Arvell Reese or Sonny Styles.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>• What separates Reese and Styles</p><p>• How scheme and projection influence their value</p><p>• Whether linebacker still carries Top 5 draft value</p><p>• How the rest of the Top 5 stacks up</p><p>• The overall strength of the 2026 linebacker class</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re building your board for 2026, this episode lays out the full picture.</p><p><br></p><p>Who do you have as LB1 — and who gets drafted first?</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:47 - Jacob Rodriguez</p><p>06:55 - Jake Golday</p><p>11:16 - Anthony Hill Jr.</p><p>17:03 - CJ Allen</p><p>21:30 - Arvell Reese</p><p>26:08 - Sonny Styles</p><p>Linebacker Debate: 33:56</p>