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Sonny Styles 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Sonny Styles is a freakishly athletic linebacker that has anchored the middle of Ohio State Buckeyes defense for the past two seasons. Styles has recently transitioned to playing linebacker, early in his career he was a defensive back, mostly playing safety but had starts as a slot corner back as recently as week 7 of the 2023 season.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Sonny Styles 2026 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report

Sonny Styles has been a top contributor for arguably the best defense in the country this season. His scouting report evaluates what makes Styles one of the top linebackers in college football and how well his skill set might translate to the NFL.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 29

Ohio State football bold predictions for Cotton Bowl CFP quarterfinal against Miami

There was quite a bit of discontent within the Ohio State fandom when the Buckeyes came up short in the Big Ten championship to an upstart Indiana that was looking for its first outright title since 1945.

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Sonny Styles vs. CJ Allen - There continues to be mixed opinions about who the better 2026 NFL Draft prospect is in the LB1 race

The 2026 NFL Draft cycle is starting to pick up, meaning debates will develop for who the top prospects are in the class. One of the most intriguing debates brewing is whether Ohio State's Sonny Styles or Georgia's CJ Allen is the top inside linebacker prospect in the class.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 10

New PFF stat shows how dominant Ohio State linebacker has been this season

Ohio State's defense, specifically the front seven, has been among the very best in all of college football this season. To figure out one of the many reasons this group has been so good, look at the linebacker Sonny Styles.

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How Ohio State linebacker duo is shocking college football

The Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the best defenses in the country. The defense is versatile, heavy-hitting and quick to the ball. Each position group has excelled through the first four games of the season, with very little negatives to draw out.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes enter the 2025 season as the reigning national champions and a consensus top-three team. Despite losing a significant amount of talent to the NFL, including a number of first-round picks, head coach Ryan Day has reloaded the roster with elite talent through recruiting and the transfer portal.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 17

Ohio State Football Awards Captain Prestigious 'Block O' Jersey

The Ohio State Buckeyes have named their 'Block O' award winner, and it is linebacker Sonny Styles. He received the 'Block O' jersey Saturday. Styles has been a staple of the team's defense for the last several years, so this certainly doesn't come as a surprise to those who have been following the team.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 12

2026 NFL Draft Notebook: Give Jermod McCoy his flowers, a sleeper tight end, an unlikely WR2, and Sonny Styles propaganda

The 2025 college football and NFL seasons are right on the horizon, which means that the 2026 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer as well. For the sickos out there, we have been watching prospects all summer to really decipher how talented this class could be.

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Ohio State Buckeyes' Standout Defender Lands Intriguing 2026 Draft Outlook

After the Ohio State Buckeyes' massive run in the 2025 NFL Draft, the hype is already growing for the next group of players bound for next year's draft.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Ohio State Announces Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles News on Tuesday

The season opener against the Texas Longhorns is only weeks away, and Ohio State Buckeyes fans can’t contain their excitement. Ryan Day has kept the quarterback competition going, with no clear starter as of now.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Ohio State Buckeyes’ star defender is clearly being slept on by one NFL draft analyst

Ohio State won a National Championship last season in large part due to the adjustments made by its defense. From the moment they lost to Oregon in October, the Buckeyes’ defense was lights out.

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Ohio State Poised To Beat SEC Competition For Nation's Top Safety Recruit

Bralan Womack is a big-time class of 2026 safety recruit, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are hot after his commitment on the recruiting trail. Womack, from Flowood, Mississippi, spent this past weekend in Columbus on an unofficial visit.

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Ohio State LB Received Major Praise From Coach James Laurinaitis

In 2024, Sonny Styles proved that he can be one of the best linebackers in all of college football. Alongside “Block O” recipient Cody Simon, Styles burst onto the scene and finished the year with 100 total tackles, six sacks, five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovered.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 14

Ohio State elite defender’s admission about his position change shows just the player he is for the Buckeyes

Ohio State’s 2024 team was loaded with returning talent plus the players that they went out and got in the portal. A transfer portal haul that consisted of Caleb Downs, Quinshon Judkins, Will Howard, and Seth McLaughlin was huge for the Buckeyes and accomplishing their big goal.

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Ohio State Star Drops Bold Statement on Potential Repeat

The Ohio State Buckeyes just won their first national championship in a decade, and while the offense was certainly impressive, the title run was definitely spearheaded by their defense.

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Ohio State Star Gets Candid on Stunning Decision to Spurn NFL Draft

The Ohio State Buckeyes will be losing a number of key players to the NFL Draft, and it was looking like linebacker Sonny Styles was sure to join that group.

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The National Championship Game is almost here, and the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set for a heavyweight battle that will bring a historic moment for either program.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / November 29, 2024

2025 NFL Draft: 1 Prospect At Each Position Rising Up Boards This Season

The 2025 NFL Draft will be one of the more entertaining classes in recent years. There's so much uncertainty after the top 10 picks that chaos is surely coming.

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