Overview
- Styles announced his decision on Instagram on Wednesday, formally entering the 2026 NFL draft.
- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him No. 7 overall and the No. 2 draft-eligible linebacker.
- Bruce Feldman highlighted his elite testing numbers, noting a 40-inch vertical, 11-foot broad jump, 23.2 mph top speed and a 675-pound squat, along with a No. 10 spot on the Freaks List.
- He recorded 77 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble in 14 games in 2025, and evaluators cite his ability to play linebacker or safety.
- Styles joins a group of Buckeyes declaring for 2026 that includes Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate and Kayden McDonald.