A Tennessee Vols starting linebacker showed some major respect this week for a couple of former Ohio State Buckeyes players.

After cutting his teeth as Ohio State's third linebacker in 2024, Reese feels primed to become one of the Buckeyes' biggest breakout stars now that he's starting on defense in 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) takes the field during the first football practice of the season at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on July 31, 2025.© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch ...