{"id":7183,"date":"2026-04-09T10:10:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=7183"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:10:05","slug":"nfl-draft-2026-yearbook-scouting-report-sonny-styles-ohio-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-draft-2026-yearbook-scouting-report-sonny-styles-ohio-state\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Draft 2026 \u2013 Yearbook Scouting Report – Sonny Styles – Ohio State"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>NFL Draft 2026 \u2013 Yearbook Scouting Report\"\"
\nSonny Styles – Ohio State<\/h3>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019 Yearbook \u2013 Scouting Reports \u2013 over 250 Reports \u2013 available now<\/em><\/h4>\n

Sonny Styles #6 – 6-5, 244\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ohio State – Sp. 4.46 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 NFL Comparison: <\/em><\/strong>Fred Warner\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rating 93<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201d arms and 10\u201d hands. Ran a blazing 4.45 time with a 1.56 ten yard split and added a 43.5\u201d VL, an 11\u20192\u201d 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.
\n Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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