STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 9: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

SONNY STYLES

• Position: Linebacker
• College: Ohio State (2021-25)
• Class: Senior
• Age: 21
• Height: 6-5
• Weight: 244
• Hand: 10"
• Arms: 32 7/8"
• 40-yard dash: 4.46
• RAS: 9.99

STATS

• 2025: 14 games, 82 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, one sack, one forced fumble, one interception, three passes defensed

• Career: 53 games, 244 tackles, 22.5 TFLs, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception, nine passes defensed

STRENGTHS

• Supreme athlete

• Former safety, can diagnose pre-snap

• Sheds climbing blockers with ease

• Strong in man coverage for his position

• 2.2% missed tackle rate

WEAKNESSES

• Still learning the linebacker position

• Zone coverage needs work

• Needs to improve as a blitzer

2026 NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
5. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
6. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
8. Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
9. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State