""It has been a dream of mine to play in the scarlet and gray since I was a kid," Styles wrote in a statement posted on his Instagram account on Wednesday. "I never took for granted the opportunity to put on that jersey every Saturday, and I will cherish the memories in the shoe and every moment we shared forever."
"Styles is the latest Buckeyes star to declare for the draft, joining linebacker Arvell Reese, safety Caleb Downs, wide receiver Carnell Tate and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald. All five are ranked in the top 20 of ESPN insider Mel Kiper's latest Big Board. Styles is Kiper's No. 7 overall prospect and No. 2-ranked draft-eligible linebacker. A three-year starter at Ohio State, Styles had 77 tackles, including seven for loss, to go with one sack, one interception and one forced fumble in 14 games in 2025."
Sonny Styles announced his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft after three seasons at Ohio State. He joins linebackers Arvell Reese, safety Caleb Downs, wide receiver Carnell Tate and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald among Buckeyes declaring for the draft. All five players are listed in the top 20 on ESPN insider Mel Kiper's latest Big Board. Kiper ranks Styles as the No. 7 overall prospect and the No. 2 draft-eligible linebacker. In 2025, Styles totaled 77 tackles (seven for loss), one sack, one interception and one forced fumble across 14 games, and he expressed gratitude for his time in scarlet and gray.
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