Overview
- Styles announced his decision on Jan. 14 via social media, closing a multi-position career that began with him reclassifying to enroll in 2022.
- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. lists Styles as the No. 7 overall prospect and the No. 2 draft-eligible linebacker at roughly 6-foot-4 and 243 pounds.
- Reported testing numbers cited by The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman include an 11-foot broad jump, a 40-inch vertical, a 23.2 mph top speed and a 675-pound squat.
- A three-year starter who moved from safety/nickel to linebacker, Styles delivered 100 tackles in 2024 and added impact plays across 2025, fueling debate over his ideal NFL role.
- Early mock drafts vary on landing spot, ranging from No. 13 to the Rams to No. 31 to the Broncos, while Ohio State works the transfer portal to offset departures, with reported additions and targets on defense.