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Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. ran a 4.27-second 40 at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest time by a safety since 2003, boosting his stock and adding to the growing spotlight on the Styles brothers.
Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton playfully reacted to NFL Network’s side-by-side Combine comparison with Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, acknowledging Styles’ superior athletic marks (4.46 40-yard dash, 43.5-inch vertical, 11-foot-2 broad jump) and joking that Styles is “1 of 1” after the frame-mogging moment.
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Combine featured standout 40-yard dash times from defensive linemen and linebackers, with Ohio State teammates Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese tying for the fastest at 4.46 seconds. Zaven Durant led the defensive tackles at 4.75 seconds. Styles also posted top marks in the 10-yard split, vertical jump and broad jump, signaling a strong start as the event continues. Note: Xavier Worthy still holds the all-time 40-yard dash record at 4.21 seconds (2024).
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Combine highlighted linebackers, with Sonny Styles (Ohio State) delivering one of the event's most complete athletic performances, including a fast 10-yard split, a sub-4.5 40, a 43.5-inch vertical, an 11-foot-2 broad jump, and elite agility—earning NFL.com's top linebacker score and a potential top-five trajectory; Cincinnati's Jake Golday and Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez joined him as standout athletes (Golday 1.6/4.62 split, 39-inch vertical, 10-foot-5 broad; Rodriguez 1.6/4.57, 38.5-inch vertical, 10-foot-1 broad, plus strong 3-cone and short shuttle). Pittsburgh's Kyle Louis also posted elite marks (1.58/4.53, 39.5-inch vertical, 10-foot-9 broad, 6.97 3-cone, 4.26 shuttle). Texas's Anthony Hill did not participate in drills but posted strong measurables (1.58/4.51, 37-inch vertical, 10-foot-5 broad) and has drawn Lions interest after a meeting. The piece frames Styles as a potential top-five pick, while noting Hill's lack of on-field drills leaves questions to answer.
Ohio State’s Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese helped their NFL Draft chances at the Scouting Combine, with Styles running a 4.46 40 and posting the day’s top vertical (43.5 inches) and broad jump among linebackers since 2003, Reese matching Styles’ 4.46 but not jumping, and Bailey running 4.50 with a 35-inch vertical; Rueben Bain also factored as a top edge prospect but did not work out on Thursday.
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles delivered a historic performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, posting a 43.5-inch vertical leap—the best among players 6-4 or taller and 240+ pounds since 2003—plus an 11-foot-2 broad jump and a 4.46-second 40-yard dash. His extraordinary athletic marks, paired with NFL comparisons and buzz about a top-10 pick, have sparked widespread draft chatter after Thursday's workouts.
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles stole the night at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, posting a 43.5 inch vertical the best for a player of his size since 2003, plus a 6 foot 5 inch, 244 pound frame, an 11 foot 2 inch broad jump and a 4.46 second 40 yard dash to boost his draft stock, while other linebackers and defensive linemen impressed (Jacob Rodriguez, Zane Durant, George Gumbs Jr, DeMonte Capehart, Romello Height, Kyle Louis) and a few like Kayden McDonald and Deontae Lawson slipped.
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine delivered a buzz-filled night led by Sonny Styles, whose historic sub-4.5 40, 40+ inch vertical, and 11+ foot broad jump for a 230+ pound linebacker could vault him into the top five. Other standouts included DeMonte Capehart, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Gracen Halton, and Malachi Lawrence who boosted their stock, while Kayden McDonald and LT Overton underperformed or did not participate, potentially hurting their draft chances. The article also previews Day 2 action with live coverage on NFL Network/NFL+.
Mel Kiper Jr.’s ESPN mock draft has four Ohio State players projected in the top seven picks—Caleb Downs to the Jets at No. 2, Arvell Reese to the Titans at No. 4, Carnell Tate to the Browns at No. 6, and Sonny Styles to the Commanders at No. 7—an unprecedented four first-round selections from one school. The mock also includes Kayden McDonald at No. 26 to the Bears. If this holds, OSU would rewrite the record for most first-round picks from a single program in a single draft; the Buckeyes’ prospects will be in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine week.
Ohio State boasts two of college football's top freak athletes, with Jeremiah Smith ranked No. 1 and Sonny Styles in the top 10 on Bruce Feldman's Freaks list, highlighting their exceptional athleticism and workout achievements.
Ohio State athletes Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles received top honors in the Big Ten preseason awards, with Smith being the only unanimous selection. The honors highlight Ohio State's strong representation in the league, with a total of three players recognized among the 16-member squad, and seven schools overall represented.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day discussed the team's 31-7 victory over Northwestern, highlighting key performances from players like Carnell Tate and Sonny Styles. Day emphasized the importance of learning from each game and preparing for future challenges, noting that Indiana, like Northwestern, will be well-prepared after a bye week. He praised the team's ability to adjust during the game and the support from Ohio State fans at Wrigley Field.
Ohio State's spring practice saw Sonny Styles practicing at linebacker, Luke Montgomery taking first-team reps at right guard, and transfer center Seth McLaughlin repping with the second-team offensive line. Devin Brown led the quarterback line, while six players rotated at punt returner. Notably, both outgoing and incoming athletic directors were in attendance, and head coach Ryan Day embraced his new broad-scope "CEO" role as head coach.
Ohio State's defense showed improvement during the spring game, with the cornerback quartet of Denzel Burke, Jordan Hancock, Davison Igbinosun, and Jyaire Brown receiving positive feedback. Second-year players C.J. Hicks and Sonny Styles also impressed, while the defensive line dominated the offensive line. Cameron Martinez had a quality spring and looks set to secure the nickel safety role.
Ohio State's spring game is set to take place tomorrow, with several players to watch, including Sonny Styles, who is partnering with a non-profit to end youth homelessness. Meanwhile, a former NFL executive has claimed that C.J. Stroud is difficult to coach, a claim that has been met with skepticism. The Buckeyes' cornerbacks coach Tim Walton also dropped a rap about the upcoming spring game in a mic'd up video posted by the team.