Sonny Styles Stuns at NFL Combine with Historic Vertical

At the NFL Combine, Styles blew past expectations, recording a 43.5‑inch vertical—just 1.5 inches shy of the all‑time record—and a 4.46‑second 40‑yard dash that tied for the fastest time of the day. His 92 athletic score was the highest among linebackers, and his 11‑foot‑2‑inch broad jump ranks fourth among linebackers since 1999.

The 6‑foot‑5, 244‑pound former safety, who reclassified in high school, is projected to go No. 12 in the draft, with the Cowboys eyeing him as a top pick. A son of former Buckeyes and NFL linebacker Lorenzo Styles Sr., Sonny’s athletic pedigree and basketball background helped fuel his explosive performance.