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Ohio State Linebacker Sonny Styles Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Elite testing with positional versatility has him graded as a top-10 prospect.

Overview

  • Styles announced his decision on social media Wednesday, becoming the latest Buckeye to enter the 2026 draft.
  • ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Styles No. 7 overall and the No. 2 draft-eligible linebacker.
  • Bruce Feldman highlights a 40-inch vertical, 11-foot broad jump, 23.2 mph top speed, and a 675-pound squat as standout metrics.
  • Mock drafts diverge, with Yahoo projecting him to the Rams at No. 13 and Fox SportsRob Rang placing him with the Broncos at No. 31.
  • Ohio State is reloading on defense, with reports of Alabama transfers James Smith and Qua Russaw joining and interest trending toward safety Cameron Calhoun.