LB 2
Sonny Styles
Ohio State
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 244 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Michael Meegan
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'5"
Weight
244 lbs
Arm Length
32 7/8 in
Hand Size
10 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.46 s
10-Yard-Split
1.56 s
Three-cone
7.09 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
43.5 in
Broad Jump
11'2"
Traits
multi
Bloodline
Trait Prototype: Eli Manning
multi
Rare Size
Trait Prototype: Leighton Vander Esch
defense
Sure Tackler
Trait Prototype: Foye Oluokun
Summary
Strengths
99th Percentile Athlete
Sure Tackler
Sheds Block With Ease
Weaknesses
Slow to Diagnose at Times
Final Report
Styles was a 3-year starter for the Buckeyes, where he helped lead them to the 2024 National Championship and leaves as one of the best defenders in recent school history. Styles converted from Safety to Linebacker in 2024 and blossomed at the position. He rarely ever misses a tackle, he combines high level play strength with sound technique to leave ballcarriers dead in their tracks. When engaged with blockers he has shown the ability to slip away and not get held up while ball carriers try to get to the second level. In coverage he moves like a former safety showing a nice backpedal and feel for zone coverages. As a blitzer he has shown he can get really get after it racking up 6 sacks and 10.5 TFL's in 2024. Styles can be slow to read and react sometimes when asked to diagnose as a run defender. In pursuit he can get lost in the play at times when having to stop in his tracks cut in another direction. Styles has NFL bloodlines and appeared in 53 games for Ohio State yet he does not turn 22 until September do to reclassifying as a 17-year-old. His experience and all world athleticism make him a good bet to be a Pro Bowler in the near future. If he can improve his ability to diagnose, he has a chance to be an ALL Pro at the position. The Jets had him in for a Top 30 Visit