Ohio State’s Arvell Reese headlines a linebacker-heavy NFL Draft class
Arvell Reese leads the charge in what’s shaping up to be a linebacker-heavy NFL Draft class.
Sonny Styles has been a bright spot at the 2026 NFL Combine.
The star Ohio State linebacker wasted no time making an impression in Indianapolis, showing off size and athleticism in a big way. Styles was as-advertised in the measurement portion of the program. He checked in at 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, but it was the jump that stole the show.
Styles recorded a 43.5-inch vertical jump, the highest by any player 6-foot-4 or taller since 2003.
The 21-year-old entered the week as the 13th best prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft on USA TODAY Sports’ Ayrton Ostly’s big board.
Given his performance and testing results, he now figures to be a prospect on the rise as the pre-draft process continues.
Here’s a look at Styles’ results at the NFL combine, including vertical jump, 40 time and measurements.
- 40-yard dash: 4.47
- 10-yard split: 1.56
- Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches
- 3-cone drill:
- 20-yard shuttle:
- Bench press:
Sonny Styles vertical jump
Styles recorded a 43.5-inch vertical jump, the highest by any player 6-foot-4 or taller since 2003, according to NFL Network.
Styles’ official time in the 40-yard dash was 4.46.
His two unofficial times were 4.49 in the first run, followed by a 4.47 in the second run.
Styles’ 4.46 tied him with Ohio State teammate Arvell Reese for the fastest time in the linebacker group.
Sonny Styles NFL combine measurements
- Height: 6-foot-5
- Weight: 244 pounds
- Hand size: 10 inches
- Arm length: 32 7/8 inches
- Wingspan: 80 7/8 inches
