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Sonny Styles
LBOhio State#6 OverallComp: Fred Warner
Height: 6-4Weight: 235 lbs40-yard: 4.51s
90/ 100
Scout Grade
Son of former NFL safety Lorenzo Styles. One of the most complete linebackers in the country with elite length, athleticism and range.
Strengths
- ✓Elite length and athleticism for the LB position
- ✓Outstanding in coverage -- can match up with TEs
- ✓Versatile enough to blitz from multiple alignments
Concerns
- ⚠Best position -- LB or hybrid S/LB -- still debated
- ⚠Needs more assertiveness as a run defender
Best Draft Fits
Tennessee Titans (#4) -- needs a defensive anchor
Dallas Cowboys (#12) -- allowed 30+ pts per game
Kansas City Chiefs -- complements their LB corps
Fred Warner -- a coverage linebacker who can be the defensive captain of a unit.
2025 Season
2025: 87 tackles, 8 sacks, 3 INTs, 2 FF. Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year finalist.