The Ohio State football program has sent a lot of players to the NFL Combine over the years. As one of the best programs in college football, so many Buckeyes have played in the NFL. So many of them have run fast, jumped high, thrown passes, and caught a lot of passes over.
Sonny Styles had an epic performance on Thursday in the Combine, including setting an Ohio State record at linebacker for the vertical jump. Styles has always been a physical freak, so it wasn't shocking to see him crush tests of athleticism.
However, his brother, Lorenzo Styles, might have been the most underrated player on the Ohio State Buckeyes last season. Styles switched positions when he transferred from Notre Dame. He switched from receiver to defensive back, and he showed off that speed that made him a WR to start with.
Ohio State cornerback Lorenzo Styles sets Buckeye Combine record
Lorenzo Styles ran a blazing-fast 40-yard dash, running it faster than any Ohio State football player has ever run it at the Combine. He ran it in 4.27 seconds, which makes him an intriguing prospect to be drafted in a couple of months. He was a borderline draft prospect heading into the Combine.
With that, Styles has given himself a real shot to be selected. He was a smart player when he was playing the nickelback position, and that is something he will bring to an NFL roster. Obviously, that kind of speed he displayed can be helpful on special teams, as well.
Styles ran back the first kickoff return for a touchdown that the Buckeyes have had in over a decade. That's something that he can certainly do for an NFL franchise. Even if he doesn't end up being a kick or punt returner for a team, he can certainly be a really good gunner.