Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, turning heads with his athleticism and speed. Measuring 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, Styles recorded a 43.5-inch vertical jump, the highest by any player over 6-foot-4 or weighing 240 pounds or more at the combine since at least 2003. He also posted an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leading all participants Thursday and ranking among the best in recent linebacker history, behind only Jamie Collins, Bud Dupree, and Willie Gay Jr.
On the 40-yard dash, Styles ran a blistering 4.46 seconds, tying his Buckeyes teammate Arvell Reese for the fastest time among defensive linemen and linebackers. His combination of sub-4.5 speed, a 40+ inch vertical, and an 11+ foot broad jump at over 230 pounds is unmatched since 2003, according to NFL Research.
Ranked No. 5 on NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects list, Styles drew comparisons to 49ers’ Fred Warner and Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, sparking attention from All-Pro players. On the field last season, Styles tallied 82 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble in 14 starts for Ohio State.
With his father, Lorenzo Styles Sr., a six-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl XXXIV champion with the Rams, Sonny Styles showcased both elite athletic traits and football pedigree. His outstanding combine performance has only solidified his status as a likely top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
