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Overall #5 · LB #1
Sonny Styles
LB · Ohio State Buckeyes · SR · 6-5 · 244 lb
Film Grade91.7
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Trait Grades
- Tackling9.0 / 10
- Coverage9.0 / 10
- Block Shedding9.5 / 10
- Pursuit9.5 / 10
- Instinct9.0 / 10
- Discipline9.0 / 10
What the tape shows
A superior athletic linebacker. He can play any linebacker position and is a 3-down backer. He covers the sideline to sideline. He is very physical and does not shy away from contact. He will attack blockers and use his long arms to keep leverage and shed. He is a great tackler and takes good angles. He does at time need to move with more urgency and process the play faster. He still has upside in the fact he can still add more weight and strength to his slight frame.