Ohio State's Sonny Styles: NFL Draft's Top Linebacker

0:00On March 25th Ohio State is set to dominate the 2026 NFL Draft with a stacked roster of defensive stars. Linebacker Sunny Style stole the show with the combine, measuring 6 foot 5 and 244 pounds. He posted a 43 and a half inch vertical jump, the best ever for anyone that tall since 2003, a 4.47 second, 40R dash, and an 11 foot 2 inch broad jump. Even with teammate Arvel Reece surging ahead as the top linebacker prospect after a big season, Style's remains a first round lock, thanks to three. Strong years at Ohio State, including time at safety, safety Caleb Downs rounds out their elite group, making the Buckeyes defense one of the draft's deepest units despite falling short on their title. Defense last year, fans and scouts are buzzing about Style's top 10 potential, with mock draft slotting him to the Tennessee Titans at number 4 overall. His size, speed, and tape have teams dreaming of pairing him with star fronts to boost run defense and coverage.

1:03Several squats stand out as ideal landing spots. The Titans could use him behind new defensive additions like Jeffrey Simmons under coach Robert Sala. The Washington commanders, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Norman Saints also fit well, needing versatile linebackers to elevate there. Second levels against tough NFC East rivals. As the draft nears, expect Ohio State's name to echo through the first round, signaling another wave of Buckeyes talent ready to impact the pros right away. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.