2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Breaking down the strengths, weak points, usage, and projected role of Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. Plus: grades and schematic fit
Updated: 02/18/2026
Note: This season, I’m posting full scouting reports of a ton of players — as well as written columns on some of the top or most intriguing prospects. This is the format I file to scouting services, and that mirrors the “one sheets” you see in NFL front offices — with some explanations about position critical traits for readers. The written-through columns will have deeper explanations on some of the scouting terms and, more importantly, why they matter. Those will come throughout the draft cycle. But I’ve had requests for these quick-to-read reports, and so here they are! I’ve updated my process this season, based on the Chargers model that stems from Michigan and is now used in Baltimore and Seattle. If you want to understand more about the changes and any verbiage, I explained some of that process on the first scouting evaluations podcast with Jon Ledyard.
2026 NFL Draft Hub
Prospect: Sonny Styles | Jersey #: 0 | Pro Pos.: LB | College Pos.: LB | School: Ohio State
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 243 lbs | Speed: TBD | Explosive Index: TBD | Age: 21 (Sr)
Final Grade: 8.47 (Impact Starter) | Draft Projection: Top-15
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