NFL Draft 2026 – Yearbook Scouting Report
Sonny Styles – Ohio State

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Sonny Styles #6 – 6-5, 244     Ohio State – Sp. 4.46
    NFL Comparison: Fred Warner         Rating 93

Elite athlete completed his career with an incredible performance at the NFL Combine. Earned All-American and Big Ten first team honors in 2025 showcasing well-developed and well-rounded talent in the process. Former safety is the complete off linebacker with rare size, speed and change of directions skills for the position. More than 40 starts in 53 games outgrew the safety role and moved closer to the line. Ripped frame with quickness and speed for a fulltime defender. Rangy athlete with keen instincts to diagnose quickly with the powerful burst to the ball to finish. Plays an aggressive game with the Mike mentality to line up a defense along with the physical skills to be an early three down starter. Good blitzer with savvy timing and the burst to contribute there, though still raw in that role. In coverage, shows very good COD and route recognition to use his length, speed and quickness. Made 9 sacks, 1 interception and 9 PBUs over his career, matching up with backs and tight ends. Well-rounded and prepared prospect with skill set to line up at a several positions and scheme diverse. Best suited for an off-backer role where his quick diagnostic skills and burst allow him to consistently run to the ball. NFL ready defender and early starting grade with sideline-to-sideline speed and diagnostic skills. Throwback defender and team leader to become a core piece on a unit. Needs to recognize the inside runs quicker to defeat blocking angles. Versatile to play inside in either scheme, and also outside in the 4-3 set at both Will and Sam. Ideal for sub packages. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6050, 244 lbs., with 32 7/8” arms and 10” hands. Ran a blazing 4.45 time with a 1.56 ten yard split and added a 43.5” VL, an 11’2” BJ and a 7.08 three cone drill. It was an amazing workout which separated him from other prospects. Plays up to that speed with the quick initial burst to beat blocking angles and flow to the ball. Maxes out at 245 lbs. should be his ideal weight. Savvy and well prepared to adjust quickly to the NFL game. Brings fire to a unit and early full-time starter. Top 5 prospect and future Pro Bowler.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 5

NFL Draft 2026 – Yearbook Scouting Report

Jeremiyah Love  – Notre Dame

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Running Back

1 Jeremiyah Love #4             6-0, 212            Notre Dame – Sp. 4.39              Rating 93
           NFL Comparison: Bjorn Robinson

Shifty quick well-built true junior put together an amazing 2025 season which led him to declare for the NFL Draft. Dominant final season where is rushed for over 1300 yards on just 199 carries in 12 games and a potent 6.5-yard average. He coupled with Jadarian Price in the traditionally deep Irish backfield. Explosive and capable of taking any play the distance. Slashing style with definite breakaway ability. Fine combination of short area quickness and long speed. Capable of starting and stopping on a dime with the ability to string multiple moves together. Tough running to bring down when defenders are able to get their hands on him. His cutback ability is outstanding and he can jump cut in the hole to create space and run to daylight. When running wide, he can cut instantly, plant his foot, and explode back against the grain. Shows the uncanny ability to juke a potential tackler and create space. Weaves through traffic with good field speed when he sees a crease. Shows great ball security with no fumbles. His lean strong physique should hold up as well in the NFL. Very tough in short yardage situations where he can run inside and has the quickness to make the edge and score. Shows nice determination as a runner, finishes his runs and usually falls forward getting extra yards after contact. Shows fine vision and balance to read blocks and explode through to the 2nd level. As a receiver, he shows natural talent with sure hands, good routes and the speed to turn the reception into a big play. Currently, he is only marginal in pass protection with raw technique and adequate strength. Needs clear development there to challenge for a feature back role. Overall, very consistent runner due to his natural ability to read blocks, find cutbacks lanes and avoid tacklers. Able to carry the load as a complete back as a workhorse type. At the NFL Combine, he came in 6’ and 212 lbs. and ran a 4.36 time with a 1.55 ten-yard split. Similar to Bjorn Robinson in size, speed, style and versatility. Also, a bigger version of the Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs in natural abilities. Natural playmaker as a receiver with big play ability. Elusive hard charging runner with developed skills to be a high quality. Proven playmaker with the quickness and long speed to change games. Ability to shift gears and follow blockers with the burst to get outside and make the corner and break plays. Initially, a starting feature back with playmaking talent to give a club an immediate boost. Top blue-chip prospect and early Pro Bowler to be a difference maker with well-rounded talent.
                                                                                               Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 3-6

NFL Combine Workout Drills

 Friday – Feb. 27, 3 pm 
   Tight Ends
   Defensive Backs

 Frank Coyle / Head scout

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Sonny Styles had an amazing workout on Thursday. He put up record setting numbers with a 43.5″ VL , 11.2″ BJ , 4.46 time in forty with a 1.56 ten yard split. They are generational numbers for a defender who has been a two-time Big Ten first team performer. His versatility makes him a unique piece for a pro defense and actually makes him attractive to all 32 NFL teams. His 4.46 time was duplicated by his Ohio State teammate linebacker Arvell Reese.

Players to Watch – Friday – Feb 27th

Tight Ends
 
Justin Joly, N.C. State
Expected to shine in passing drills.
 
Max Klare, Ohio State
Polished receiver with precise routes and great hands.
 
Marlin Klein, Michigan
Sleeper prospect looks to impress in drills to move up the charts.
 
Tanner Koziol, Houston
Savvy receiver looks to show high development in passing drills.
 
Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Well-rounded prospect hopes to push into the early rounds.
 
Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Talented playmaker can excel in drills and claim a first round grade.
 
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Developed playmaker looks to impress in drills.
 
Michael Trigg, Baylor
Fast playmaker can excel in passing drills.
 
Dae’Quan Wright, Mississippi
Unheralded playmaker can be the big surprise in this class.
 
Cornerbacks
 
Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Long underclassman can shine here in all drills.
 
Mansoor Delane, LSU
Savvy cover man hopes to claim the #1 corner spot.
 
Chris Johnson, San Diego State
Talented cover man can move up the charts off a strong performance.
 
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NFL Combine Workout Drills Start

NFL Combine Workout Drills Start

Frank Coyle / Head scout

The NFL offseason Olympics begin today with the positional drills for defensive linemen and linebackers at the combine. The front seven defenders are a highly talented group and maybe the best of this entire class, except for probably the wide receivers. The off linebackers are also a deep group of prospects and will warrant many early selections. Player workouts will be critical evaluation from all aspects especially a prospects special teams value.

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NFL Combine Player Workouts Live
Date Time (ET) Group
Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m. DL, LB, PK
Friday – Feb. 27, 3 p.m. TE, DB
Saturday – Feb. 28, 1 p.m. QB, WR, RB
Sunday – March 1, 1 p.m. OL

Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m. DL, LB, PK
Defensive Linemen

Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke
David Bailey, Texas Tech
Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Cameron Ball, Arkansas
Caleb Banks, Florida
Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
Nick Barrett, South Carolina
Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State
Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
Keyron Crawford, Auburn
Caden Curry, Ohio State
Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Zane Durant, Penn State
Bryson Eason, Tennessee
Deven Eastern, Minnesota
Logan Fano, Utah
Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech
George Gumbs Jr., Florida
David Gusta, Kentucky
Gracen Halton, Oklahoma
Zxavian Harris, Mississippi
Romello Height, Texas Tech
Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern
Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College
Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
Bobby Jamison-Travis, Auburn
Marvin Jones Jr., Oklahoma
Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
Tim Keenan III, Alabama
Nyjalik Kelly, UCF
Malachi Lawrence, UCF
Max Llewellyn, Iowa
Anthony Lucas, USC
Jackie Marshall, Baylor
Chris McClellan, Missouri
Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Christen Miller, Georgia
Derrick Moore, Michigan
Trey Moore, Texas
Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
Domonique Orange, Iowa State
LT Overton, Alabama
T.J. Parker, Clemson
Patrick Payton, LSU
Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana
Jack Pyburn, LSU
Albert Regis, Texas A&M
Mason Reiger, Wisconsin
Tyreak Sapp, Florida
Gary Smith III, UCLA
R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan
Damonic Williams, Oklahoma
Wesley Williams, Duke
Peter Woods, Clemson
Zion Young, Missouri

Linebackers

CJ Allen, Georgia
Lander Barton, Utah
Wesley Bissainthe, Miami
Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma
Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
Keshaun Elliott, Arizona State
Aiden Fisher, Indiana
Eric Gentry, USC
Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma
Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Justin Jefferson, Alabama
Jack Kelly, BYU
Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
Red Murdock, Buffalo
Namdi Obiazor, TCU
Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
Karson Sharar, Iowa
Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Josiah Trotter, Missouri
Scooby Williams, Texas A&M
Wade Woodaz, Clemson
Taurean York, Texas A&M

NFL Combine Drills

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Drills all the prospects invited to participate. Drills are underway with results posted on Thursday for early arrivals.

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40-yard dash (2 sprints allowed)

The 40-yard dash is the marquee event at the combine. It’s kind of like the 100-meters at the Olympics: It’s all about speed, explosion and watching skilled athletes run great times. These athletes are timed at 10, 20 and 40-yard intervals. What the scouts are looking for is an explosion from a static start.

Bench press

The bench press is a test of strength — 225 pounds, as many reps as the athlete can get. What the NFL scouts are also looking for is endurance. Anybody can do a max one time, but what the bench press tells the pro scouts is how often the athlete frequented his college weight room for the last 3-5 years.

Vertical jump

The vertical jump is all about lower-body explosion and power. The athlete stands flat-footed and they measure his reach. It is important to accurately measure the reach, because the differential between the reach and the flag the athlete touches is his vertical jump measurement.

Broad jump

The broad jump is like being in gym class back in junior high school. Basically, it is testing an athlete’s lower-body explosion and lower-body strength. The athlete starts out with a stance balanced and then he explodes out as far as he can. It tests explosion and balance, because he has to land without moving.

3 cone drill

The 3 cone drill tests an athlete’s ability to change directions at a high speed. Three cones in an L-shape. He starts from the starting line, goes 5 yards to the first cone and back. Then, he turns, runs around the second cone, runs a weave around the third cone, which is the high point of the L, changes directions, comes back around that second cone and finishes.

Shuttle run

The short shuttle is the first of the cone drills. It is known as the 5-10-5. What it tests is the athlete’s lateral quickness and explosion in short areas. The athlete starts in the three-point stance, explodes out 5 yards to his right, touches the line, goes back 10 yards to his left, left hand touches the line, pivot, and he turns 5 more yards and finishes.

Positional drills follow under the direction of NFL coaches

NFL Combine Schedule 2026

Dates: Sunday, Feb. 22 to Monday, March 2
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana

Here is the workout schedule for the 2026 NFL Combine.

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Date Time (ET)                       Group
Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m.     DL, LB, PK
Friday – Feb. 27, 3 p.m.           TE, DB
Saturday – Feb. 28, 1 p.m.      QB, WR, RB
Sunday – March 1, 1 p.m.         OL

HBCU Legacy Bowl 2026

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The final All-Star game of the postseason is here. The Historically Black College and University Legacy Bowl will be played Saturday, Feb. 21st in New Orleans, La. at Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University. The  HBCU Legacy Bowl is presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason all-star game that showcases the top 100 NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The HBCU schools have produced countless NFL players with many of the greatest stars in NFL history coming from the litany of schools like Grambling State, Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State, Hampton, South Carolina State, Texas Southern and  Morgan State to name a few. The NFL Hall of Fame features many small college stars from the HBCU who have become the core of the foundation of the game’s greatest players.

HBCU Legacy Bowl – Rosters

3:00 pm ct • Saturday, February 21, 2026
Yulman Stadium • New Orleans, LA

Team Gaither

#     Player               Position                  Ht/Wt     School

3 Walker Harris, QB                            6’1, 196, NCCU

8 Kelvin Durham, QB                           6’3, 211, Johnson C. Smith

15 William Atkins, QB                           6’1, 215, SC State

0 Curtis Allen, RB                                  6’2, 215, Virginia Union

1 Christian Mosley, RB                        5’11, 180, NCCU

25 JaQuan Kelly, RB                             5’11, 190, Winston-Salem

7 Deandre Proctor, WR                      6’3, 210, Johnson C. Smith

6 JJ Evans, WR                                    6’3, 203, Norfolk State

14 Malik Hunter, WR                         5’11, 160, Virginia State

17 Chauncey Spikes, WR                  6’2, 210, NCCU

18 Dre’Sean Kendrick, WR              5’9, 190, Norfolk State

23 Jordan Smith, WR                       5’11, 180, SC State

86 Kahlil Ashley-Diarrah, TE          6’5, 250, Fayetteville State

27 Caden Davis, TE                          6’4, 240, Fayetteville State

62 Noah McKinney, OL                  6’4, 300, NCCU

58 Jerrod Burell, OL                       6’4, 315, Morgan State

69 Trevyon Branch, OL                 6’3, 290, Morgan State

73 Roger Smith, OL                        6’4, 330, SC State

66 VincentByrd Jr., OL                6’3, 305, Norfolk State

59 Korion Sharpe, OL                  6’4, 315, NC A&T

74 Bruno Onwuazor, OL            6’8, 320, Virginia State

75 Cesar Reyes, OL                       6’7, 310, Howard

68 Daniel Bostic, OL                   6’3, 292, Kentucky State

67 Keith Chambless, OL           6’5, 301, Livingstone College

11 Michael Lunz, DL                   6’3, 245, SC State

4 Jamal Jones, DL                      6’2, 242, Bowie State

9 James Stewart, DL                6’3, 248, Tennessee State

24 Tim Alderman, DL              6’3, 215, NC A&T

56 Quincy Robinson, DL        6’3, 235, Delaware State

22 Shawn Robinson, DL        6’3, 246, Fayetteville State

91 Noah Miles, DL                    6’3, 255, Howard

92 Christian Smith, DL          6’2, 285, NCCU

40 Erick Hunter, LB               6’4, 220, Morgan State

5 Matthew Leach, LB              6’3, 220, Fayetteville State

10 Harold O’Neal III, LB       6’1, 215, Hampton

13 Jupe Alston, LB                   5’10, 225, Winston-Salem

33 Chris Calhoun III, LB       6’1, 225, Elizabeth City State

54 Max U’Ren, LB                     6’2, 240, NCCU

16 Aaron Harris, DB               5’11, 185, NC A&T

28 Jelani Vassell, DB              5’11, 180, NCCU

20 Jadon Carter, DB               5’11, 190, Morgan State

2 Samuel Graham, DB/LB    6’1, 208, Bowie State

19 TJ Taybron, DB                    6’1, 166, Johnson C. Smith

21 Jordan Williams, DB        6’1, 180, Bowie State

26 Brenyen Scott, DB             6’0, 204, SC State

32 Evan Powell, DB                 5’10, 180, Winston-Salem

29 Day’lan Long, DB               5’11, 190, Norfolk State

Jadarrius Perkins, DB           6ʻ0, 193, Delaware State

39 Andrew Brown IV, K        5’9, 185, NC A&T

37 Elliot Janish, P                    6’4, 205, SC State

Team Robinson

#     Player                    Position              Ht/Wt     School

2 Cam’Ron Ransom, QB                        6’3, 220, Bethune-Cookman

15 Cameron Peters, QB                          6’4, 207, Prairie View A&M

12 Noah Bodden, QB                               6’4, 220, Edward Waters

28 JaCorian Sewell, RB                        5’9, 195, Alcorn State

24 Jerodd Sims, RB                                 5’11, 215, Florida Memorial

26 Reggie Davis, RB                                 6’1, 205, Alcorn State

19 Donerio Davenport, RB                   6’1, 210, Jackson State

4 Jon McCall, WR                                    6’3, 200, Kentucky State

3 Armone Harris, WR                           5’9, 160, Clark Atlanta

11 Makai Lovett, WR                              6’1, 220, Edward Waters

18 Cameron Nelson, WR                      6’1, 190, Miss. Valley State

17 Ronnie West, WR                               6’0, 178, Clark Atlanta

81 Trenton Leary, WR                          5’11, 159, Texas Southern

5 Dupree Fuller, TE                               6’3, 225, Southern

13 Travunta Abner, TE                        6’2, 249, Alabama A&M

80 Covadis Knighten, TE                   6’2, 280, Grambling State

74 D’Andre Towns-Blue, OL             6’5, 334, Jackson State

71 Ashton Grable, OL                           6’4, 315, Florida A&M,

62 Charles Davis, OL                           6’5, 330, Florida A&M

75 Cameron Smith, OL                       6’7, 354, Alabama State

70 Desmond Daniels, OL                  6’5, 309, Alabama State

78 Jeremiah Frazier, OL                   6’2, 322, Alabama State

50 Christian Loving, OL                    6’3, 315, Bethune-Cookman

77 Tramel Brown, OL                         6’2, 320, Alcorn State

70 Darius Meeks, OL                          6’4, 330, Grambling State

66 Quentin Ross, OL                          6’4, 320, Grambling State

1 Ckelby Givens, DL                            6’2, 245, Southern

48 Israel Nwokocha, DL                   6’2, 250, Benedict

6 Quincy Ivory, DL                             6’3, 239, Jackson State

45 Bryce Cage, DL                              6’5, 269, Grambling State

10 Warren Robinson, DL               6’4, 250, Grambling State

96 Michael Akins, DL                       6’2, 255, Texas Southern

99 Jeremiah Williams, DL             6’2, 314, Jackson State

90 Tony Rountree, DL                     6’3, 330, Savannah State

34 Isaiah Stephens, LB                    6’2, 205, Benedict

0 Domonique Davis II, LB             5’11, 204, Central State

22 Darrian Bell, LB                           6’2, 230, Savannah State

33 Jalil Lenore, LB                            6’1, 225, Alabama State

20 Stemarion Edwards, LB           6’0, 220, Alcorn State

7 Reid Pulliam, LB                             6’3, 229, Jackson State

8 Carlos Dunovant Jr., DB            6’1, 192, Morehouse

16 Darnell Stephens, DB                6’1, 186, Fort Valley State

25 Mikael King, DB                           5’10, 175, Tuskegee

14 Markel Linzer, DB                       6’0, 185, Grambling State

31 Blake Davis, DB                             6’0, 184, Grambling State

9 Antwone Watts, DB                       6’1, 215, Bethune-Cookman

27 Travor Randle, DB                      5’10, 205, Prairie View A&M

21 Darius Stokes, DB                       6’0, 205, Florida Memorial

29 Deontre Morris, DB                   6’0, 185, Alabama State

Lule Rose, DB                                     6ʻ2, 188, Southern University

55 Marko Jovisic, K                         6’2, 215, Miss. Valley State

95 Johnny Schifano, P                   5’9, 180, Grambling State

Senior Bowl 2026 – Defensive Battle Decides Outcome

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The Senior Bowl 2026 was a defensive battle with the American Team defeating the National Team, 17-9 on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

The defense shined on both teams with three takeaways at the 77th annual all-star contest instrumental in the outcome. The game featured 130+ top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, though many opt outs which effected the continuity of especially the offensive play.

QB Garrett Nussmeier of LSU earned game MVP honors, leading touchdown drives on the American team’s first two possessions while connecting on 5 of 8 passes for 57 yards. He had a rushing TD and a two-point-conversion throw to Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. Nussmeier was limited by a few key drops by Stanford’s Sam Roush and Wyoming’s John Michael Gyllenborg for first downs. He did answer many questions related to his current health with good movement in the pocket, accuracy throwing and sound decision making.

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The running back group shined with several backs performing well. Indiana’s Kaelon Black had an impressive showing with a game-high 45 yards on eight carries. He delivered a few hard runs between the tackles and caught two passes for nine yards.

Oklahoma’s Jaydn Ott performed well in a critical opportunity after little playing time in 2025 for the Sooners last season. He ran for 42 yards and a TD on eight carries. He played fast in practices showing quickness to the hole plus the power to break tackles. Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. also stood out, running for 26 yards on five carries plus 1 reception.

The offensive lines also had a few standouts, including Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor, Georgia Tech OG Keylan Rutledge and Florida C Jake Slaughter. All improved his status significantly.

Defensive edge Nadame Tucker had a strong performance with 5 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 TFL and 1 FF. He raised his stock vs top competition and is a player to watch during the workout phase of the evaluation. LB Bryice Boettcher was outstanding combining keen instincts, strong tackling and excellent range. He totaled 10 tackles displaying the ability to fill the hole and the range to make stops outside the hashes.

East-West Shrine Bowl -West Rallies for Win
Mark Gronowski Shines On All-Star Stage

Frisco, Texas — The West team rallied to beat the East for a 21-17 win in the 101st edition of the Shrine Bowl.  Iowa QB Mark Gronowski was named the game’s Offensive MVP after throwing for 86 yards and rushing for another 28. Wisconsin edge defender Mason Reiger who a strong performance with four tackles and three sacks which earned him Defensive MVP honors.

Gronowski is extremely interesting prospect who transferred to Iowa for his final season. At 6-2, 235, he has good athleticism and an ability to do damage as a scrambler. He has a strong arm and the ability to scramble and move the chains in key situations. He is a very good athlete and an intriguing prospect, who will be watched closely at the NFL Combine next month.

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