Overview
- Styles announced his decision on social media Wednesday, becoming the latest Buckeye to enter the 2026 draft.
- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Styles No. 7 overall and the No. 2 draft-eligible linebacker.
- Bruce Feldman highlights a 40-inch vertical, 11-foot broad jump, 23.2 mph top speed, and a 675-pound squat as standout metrics.
- Mock drafts diverge, with Yahoo projecting him to the Rams at No. 13 and Fox Sports’ Rob Rang placing him with the Broncos at No. 31.
- Ohio State is reloading on defense, with reports of Alabama transfers James Smith and Qua Russaw joining and interest trending toward safety Cameron Calhoun.