The linebacker has a knack for putting himself in position to make game-changing plays, and he projects to do that often in ...

So Sonny Styles being one of the best players in the country coming out of high school and developing into one of the best players in college football. That’s like on brand.

Two Buckeyes make the year‘s first watch list as Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and linebacker Sonny Styles are among 42 nominees for the 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy.

It will be a surprise if he’s not a top-10 overall pick in 2026. Sonny Styles, linebacker, senior Styles and Downs will be the leaders of the Buckeye defense this season.

Lorenzo Styles Sr. and Lorenzo Styles Jr. both graduated from Ohio State University on May 4, 2025. The elder Styles played football for Ohio State from 1992-94, while his son currently plays for ...

Styles concluded the 2024 season with 100 total tackles — the second most on the team — along with 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, five passes defended, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Sonny is one of those guys who’s on his stuff, so when he leads, everybody’s listening.” Styles has filled out to 235 pounds on his 6-foot-4 frame.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker C.J. Hicks (11), linebacker Sonny Styles (6) and quarterback Julian Sayin (10) warm up during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 17 ...

Styles will also need to diversify his game if he’s to eat a lion’s share of the snaps at nickel in 2025. Hancock’s ability to roll to deep safety as well as play close in and around the box ...

Fifth-year senior Lorenzo Styles Jr. is in line to replace Jordan Hancock as Ohio State's starting nickel back this season. During spring ball last month, we caught up with Styles for much more.