LB Alex “Sonny” Styles (Official Thread)

[Thump]

Three of which are ceramics classes.

That was Crooksville.

 

[Redhawk]

That was Crooksville.

I appreciate the MVL humor.

 

[ScriptOhio]

WHAT SONNY STYLES RECLASSIFYING MEANS FOR THE 2022 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL TEAM AND RECRUITING CLASS



Reaction from Ohio State has poured in quickly, with the general consensus being jubilation the Buckeyes will get their top target in 2023 in Columbus a year early, presumably ready for him to make an immediate impact on Sept. 3, 2022 at Ohio Stadium when Ohio State faces off against Notre Dame and Lorenzo Styles Jr., Sonny's brother.

It might not be that simple.

There's multiple aspects of Styles' reclassification to delve into.

The first is how it benefits him. Getting in the program sooner rather than later and beginning to train with Mickey Marotti and learning the defensive scheme early should benefit him in the long run. Even if he doesn’t see immediate playing time, he’ll have the opportunity to speed up his development to make an impact for the Buckeyes and ultimately play in the NFL.

As was the case for Quinn Ewers when he reclassified in August, Styles will also become eligible for the NFL draft one year earlier, as a player can declare for the NFL draft once he is three years removed from high school. While Styles’ decision doesn’t appear to be motivated by name, image and likeness benefits, he certainly could benefit from similar opportunities with his recruiting pedigree.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...eclassifying-means-for-ohio-states-2022-class

Looks like Fickell will be getting a couple Pickerington Central players too.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

Given his brother at ND and the new coach I for one am glad this is ending a year earlier than expected

 

[ScriptOhio]

Given his brother at ND and the new coach I for one am glad this is ending a year earlier than expected

Yeah, I agree.



Notre Dame at Ohio State on 3 Sep 2022
Ohio State at Notre Dame on 23 Sep 2023

Sonny Styles (defensive player): 6' 4", 215 lbs.
Lorenzo Styles (WR): 6' 1", 195 lbs.

It will be interesting to see how much playing time he gets in 2022. Maybe not in 2022, but in 2023 it should be interesting to see how he guards, tackles, and/or is able to shed a block from his brother.....

 

[calibuck]

This certainly eases the pain of missing out on both of the 2022 safeties that went with Iowa, and probably USC.....actually believe it's an upgrade. Hope he doesn't get lost in that 'hand on the ground' versus 'stand up' position like others have. He'll get a year to learn from Proctor (and others) before stepping in and being the next great safety at tOSU. Go Bucks!

 

[LordJeffBuck]

before stepping in and being the next great safety at tOSU. Go Bucks!

Styles won't be a safety at tOSU.

 

[calibuck]

well, nuts then.

 

[NastyNatiBuck]

Styles won't be a safety at tOSU.

What position will he play? LB?

 

[Onebuckfan]

We will see him in the ND game this coming year.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

We will see him in the ND game this coming year.

That seems like expecting too much

 

[buchtelgrad04]

That seems like expecting too much

And would mean disaster for the defense.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

What position will he play? LB?

OLB/DE. He's already too big for safety and he's only 17(?) years old. Looks to be on the same career arc as Sam Hubbard.

 

[Onebuckfan]

That seems like expecting too much

He will play not start. Unless Knowles cuts the substitution back.

 

[zincfinger]

OLB/DE. He's already too big for safety and he's only 17(?) years old. Looks to be on the same career arc as Sam Hubbard.

Sounds like he could potentially be a fit for Jim Knowles’s leo position.