A three-year starter, team captain and "Block O" jersey recipient, Sonny Styles will continue his football career at the next level.
On Wednesday, Styles declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, where he could be selected within the top 20 picks in April. Having exhausted his eligibility, Styles was not eligible to return to Ohio State in 2026. He is the last of five Buckeyes with first-round potential to officially declare, joining Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate and Kayden McDonald.
Styles has been an Ohio State fan favorite since committing to the Buckeyes out of Pickerington Central High School in November 2021.