Overview
- Bleacher Report ranks the Ohio State linebacker No. 6 overall and projects him to Washington at No. 7, signaling real top-10 traction.
- An NFL scout quoted by The Athletic, cited in B/R’s piece, praised him as big, fast and smart, and an executive lauded his poise and character.
- SB Nation’s community mock slots him to the Giants at No. 5, arguing he fits John Harbaugh’s defense as a green-dot leader in the middle.
- Over the past two seasons he piled up 182 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks and multiple takeaways, pairing traits with production.
- Coverage notes teams often devalue off-ball linebackers early, yet analysts present Styles as a rare exception who merits an early selection.