Sonny Styles is making waves at the NFL Scouting Combine, and it's easy to see why. The former Ohio State linebacker is turning heads with some jaw-dropping numbers, including a 43.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-2 broad jump. These feats are not just impressive; they're historic, placing Styles among the elite prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class.
Let's break down what makes these numbers so special. Styles' vertical jump ranks as the second-best ever for a linebacker at the Combine, just behind Cameron Wake's 45.5-inch leap back in 2005.
And when you consider that Styles weighs in at over 240 pounds, his jump is the best ever recorded for someone of his size. That's not just athleticism; it's a testament to his explosive power.
And he didn't stop there. Styles' 11-foot-2 broad jump was the best among linebackers this year and ties for the fourth-best since 2000. These numbers are more than just stats on a page-they're a showcase of his potential to dominate at the next level.
But wait, there's more. Styles clocked a blazing 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash, matching his Ohio State teammate Arvell Reese for the fastest time among linebackers this year. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, Styles is redefining what it means to be a linebacker with his combination of size, speed, and athleticism.
Already projected as a top-15 pick, Styles' performance at the Combine might just propel him into the top 10. If that happens, he would become the first Ohio State linebacker to be drafted in the top 10 since A.J. Hawk in 2006-unless, of course, Reese beats him to it.
Styles is proving he's not just a name on a draft board; he's a game-changer in the making. Keep an eye on this one, because he's setting the stage for something special.