From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles.
#0 SONNY STYLES/ LB, OHIO STATE (SENIOR) – 6’5, 243 pounds.
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Sonny Styles | 6’5/243 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
— Very good height/weight/speed
— Active communicator, gets everyone in position
— Versatile within the defense
— Good downhill burst
— Willing to take on blocks inside or versus pullers on the edge
— Athleticism to chase sideline to sideline
— Solid tackler inside; good tackler in space
— Size to match up with tight ends in man; athletic to get deep in Tampa two coverage
— Good depth and solid awareness in zone
— Solid timing and good acceleration as a blitzer
The Bad
— New to position, and mental processing is a work in progress
— Play diagnosing delay allows blockers to get to his level
— Will bite on fakes, taking him out of position
— Marginal disengaging from blocks
— Doesn’t run through his tackles consistently
— Pursuit effort across/downfield not full effort
— Will turn his back getting to his spot in coverage
— Eye on receiver in man; not seeing what the QB is doing
— Allows too much space vs running backs in coverage
— Didn’t win often as a blitzer
— 53 games/42 starts, 3-year starter
— Career: 244 tackles, 131 solo, 22.