On April 23, linebacker Arvell Reese and safety Caleb Downs, former teammates at Ohio State, were both drafted in the NFL but will now compete against each other in a rivalry game. Reese was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 5 pick, while Downs was picked by the Dallas Cowboys at No. 11 after the Giants chose to draft right guard Sisi Mauigoa at No. 10. Reese expressed that he had considered the possibility of playing alongside Downs but acknowledged the value of the Giants' selections. The Giants will host the Cowboys in their season opener on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 1.
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Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs Transition from Teammates to Rivals
Linebacker Arvell Reese and safety Caleb Downs, former Ohio State teammates, will face each other as rivals in the NFL after being drafted by the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, respectively. Reese was picked fifth overall, while Downs was selected eleventh, following the Giants' choice of another player.
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