Is Reese Hall of Fame Material?
by Bo Marchionte
@bomarchionte | College2Pro.com
Published April 21, 2026, 8:49 AM
Awe, the beauty of the NFL Draft. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’ve been fortunate enough to be on the other side watching tape during training camp and wondering how an awful-looking prospect even got on the field.
We invited him.
That feeling exists across all professional sports, and with the popularity of the NFL Draft, very few prospects are scrutinized as heavily as NFL Draft hopefuls.
That’s the reality for every personnel department in the league. And while there are many well-trained scouting eyes, no one truly knows if a pick will become everything they hoped for or more.
That’s where the “boom or bust” label comes into play. It has become the measuring stick for high-profile picks and often defines how their careers are ultimately remembered.
In 2007, the Oakland Raiders selected JaMarcus Russell with the first overall pick. He finished his career with 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions over three seasons in the National Football League.
Even his biggest critics couldn’t have imagined that level of implosion. With that kind of skill set, you would assume even without reaching elite status that a longer NFL career was inevitable.
So, as you read this article, understand this.
I’m not predicting the kind of disastrous outcome Russell experienced from 2007–09. I’m simply raising concern about where certain prospects currently stand and whether their perceived trajectory will come to blossom into the Hall of Fame stardom predicted.
It’s an educated guess. One perspective that others may not agree with or even see. And in the world of the internet, where comment sections live beneath pieces like this, it’s enough to have even my own mother using every expletive in the book to question my character.
- Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State
At 6-foot-4, 238 pounds, Arvell Reese brings the type of length, range, and athletic profile NFL teams covet in today’s linebackers. Built for space, Reese shows the ability to flow sideline-to-sideline, close quickly on ball carriers, and hold up in coverage against modern spread offenses. His frame and movement skills give him clear three-down potential at the next level.
Where Reese becomes a true boom-or-bust prospect is in the details. While the physical traits are evident, what immediately pops is what happens in the trenches. In the opening game against Texas, you see him get pushed off the ball and contained repeatedly. Twice, as Arch Manning escaped the pocket, Reese was in position to make the tackle but just missed. Any defender in pursuit could have made those plays.
Listen, he’s one hell of a football player. But as I’ve repeatedly watched his tape, it’s the “What am I not seeing here?” that others are. It’s a little scary, to be honest, when everyone is all-in and you feel slightly hesitant to fasten in and buckle up.
Two players come to mind when I watch Reese, and both were considered can’t-miss prospects coming out of college. LSU’s Barkevious Mingo was the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Nearly identical in size 6’4”, 241 pounds, Mingo ran a 4.58 at the NFL Combine, while Reese blazed a 4.46.
Mingo spent nine years in the league as a journeyman, playing for seven different teams. When the Cleveland Browns selected him sixth overall, they surely believed they had landed the pass-rushing presence they coveted.
Another prospect who compares favorably to Reese is Isaiah Simmons, who measured 6-foot-4, 238 pounds and ran a 4.39 at the 2020 NFL Combine. He was selected eighth overall by the Arizona Cardinals. This is one of those times I was certain a player was can’t-miss.
I was wrong about the elite ability that could have pushed Simmons into the rare company of some of the league’s all-time great defenders. That’s the space Reese currently occupies. He possesses so much raw ability, it’s hard to think otherwise.
There’s little question about his speed and athleticism, it’s obvious when he’s asked to use it. He shows good burst and I love his ability to close on the ball when the timing is right. I just have concerns about his size and overall strength. He needs a clean path to football.
If everything clicks, Reese has the upside to become a rangy, impact linebacker who can stay on the field in all situations. If not, he risks becoming a rotational defender, limited to sub-packages and special teams.
Arvell Reese’s Combine Measurements
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 241 lbs.
Hand: 9 1/2″
Arm: 32 1/2″
Arvell Reese’s Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.46
10-Yard Split: 1.58
Vertical Jump: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Boom: A mixture of Fred Warner and Micah Parsons
Bust: Barkevious Mingo or Isaiah Simmons
Impressive size and forty (5.21) is something that galvanizes the brain into Proctor’s potential. Surprisingly I was disappointed with his tape. This is a project more than plug-and-play and it’s going to be a massive project.
He’s a rare blend of mass and movement, the kind of offensive tackle prospect that immediately checks the NFL’s prototype boxes. When Proctor is right, he’s dominant. His sheer size engulfs defenders, and once he gets his hands locked in, reps are essentially over. In the run game, he can collapse an edge or cave in a defensive front with raw power, creating lanes that don’t just open they widen.
There’s also surprising lightness in his feet for a man his size, allowing him to mirror speed rushers better than most tackles built like him.
That said, the same size that makes him special can also present limitations. Bigger bodies come with leverage challenges, and Proctor can play too tall at times, allowing defenders to get underneath his pads and disrupt his balance.
His weight distribution and conditioning will always be under the microscope, especially at the next level where edge rushers are faster, more refined, and relentless over four quarters. There are stretches on tape where his footwork can get heavy, and when that happens, speed-to-power rushers can stress him.
The ceiling is undeniable. Proctor has the traits of a long-term NFL starter with Pro Bowl upside. But like many massive tackles before him, the difference between good and great will come down to technique, pad level, and maintaining consistency snap after snap.
The comparison to use is Mekhi Becton, selected 11th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. While he failed at tackle his rebirth in Philadelphia at guard, he turned him into a Super Bowl champion and new contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Boom – Mekhi Becton
Bust – Mekhi Becton
Avieon Terrell | DB | Clemson
Avieon Terrell | DB | Clemson
Avieon Terrell brings it. That is the first thing that jumps off the page and the first thing that shows up on tape. The Clemson defensive back plays with energy, edge, and the kind of urgency that gives his snaps life.
He puts some real pop into his movement, especially when he dips his shoulder and drives through route work. However, other times another player arrives at the point of contact with softness that makes you cringe.
There is a competitive feeling to the way he plays, and that alone gives him a chance to carve out a role at the next level. Physically, Terrell checked in at 5-foot-11 and 186 pounds, adding a 34-inch vertical and a 10-foot-3 broad jump. He looks wiry, but there is twitch and spring in the frame.
The evaluation, though, is not without concern. There are snaps where Terrell can lose space in the route, and at times he cushions wide receivers too much. A little disturbing to be honest.
Rather than consistently dictating terms, he can look like he is playing to prevent the big play instead of fully attacking the rep. That shows up even more when the ball arrives. Too often, he touches the ball more than he truly plays through it, and that can be the difference between a pass breakup and a completion.
Still, Terrell is the kind of prospect coaches will like, he is competitive, athletic, and willing. Clean up the spacing, trust the technique, and there is something to work with.
Avieon Terrell’s Combine Measurements
Height: 5’10 ¾”
Weight: 186 lbs.
Hand: 8 5/8”
Arm: 31
Avieon Terrell’s Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: N/A
10-Yard Split: N/A
Vertical Jump: 34”
Broad Jump: 10’3”
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Bench Press: 17 Reps
Boom: Asante Samuel Jr.
Bust: Artie Burns
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