One of the neat things about the NFL draft is that every young athlete has a special story about how he got to the point of setting foot in an NFL facility.

That certainly is true for the New York Giants’ Class of 2026, a collection of seven very talented and unique young men, all of whom have an interesting back story to tell.

So as these young rookies prepare for their first-ever NFL practices at this weekend’s rookie minicamp, here’s a look at some little-known facts about their backgrounds.

Round 1, No. 5: LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State

Apr 24, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants draft pick Arvell Reese addresses the media during the introductory press conference at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.…