Ohio State '21 OH DB (SO) - Lorenzo Styles (Notre Dame Transfer)

• Walton said Ohio State will “see how it goes” with Lorenzo Styles Jr. switching to cornerback, but that “so far he’s been impressed with him. He’s a mature guy that works hard and has a good head on his shoulders with good size and speed.”

 

After transferring to #OhioState and moving to corner, @LorenzoStyles_ has impressed both @brianhartline and @CoachTimWalton (FREE via @davebiddle)https://t.co/cqWQMjCEUd pic.twitter.com/yufmMoS02y

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) June 1, 2023

 

Tim Walton believes Lorenzo Styles has both the physical skills and mental makeup to make a smooth transition to cornerback at Ohio State after playing wide receiver at Notre Dame. https://t.co/DtOsRIbv2p

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) June 19, 2023

 

Lorenzo Styles Jr. embracing ‘special deal’ to join brother in Ohio State secondaryhttps://t.co/TG1pi4yY2J

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) July 18, 2023

 

While Lorenzo Styles Jr. is happy to be back in Ohio and playing with his brother, he transferred to Ohio State because he’s “trying to be one of the best players in the country.” https://t.co/ldGK5IZdsD

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) July 22, 2023

 

Why Lorenzo Styles Jr. decided to continue his position switch with Ohio State football https://t.co/2dubvIpwRS

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) July 24, 2023

 

• Lorenzo Styles Jr. worked mostly with the third-team defense in his first practice as a Buckeye cornerback.

 

• Styles feels he’s already settling into his new position, in part thanks to the efforts of the defensive line, who he said is making his job easier. “I’m performing at a high level right now.”
• Special teams are another area where Styles feels he can make contributions early while he works his way to a defensive role. “I’ve shown I can be a great gunner (at Notre Dame). I’ve done some kickoff return there.”
• “This is a really talented group. We have a lot of leadership in this room. I really think we can be one of the best rooms in the country.”
• Styles feels the transition to Ohio State from Notre Dame is made easier by the fact that the Fighting Irish play in plenty of big games every season, just as the Buckeyes do. He’ll have been in high-pressure situations before.
• The toughest part of his new position one week in, Styles said, is learning the techniques required. “I’ve just been using a lot of my athleticism and that’s taken me a long way.”
• Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock have been advising Styles the most. He said the duo have helped him embrace the “next-play mindset” of being a cornerback.
• Coach Tim Walton’s ability to understand the defense as a whole and then apply it to his cornerbacks is something that stood out to Styles when he was picking his next destination in the transfer portal.

 

Lorenzo Styles Jr. is still learning the techniques of cornerback following a switch from wide receiver, but he doesn’t plan on just watching and learning for long. https://t.co/jCMxDcqXkc

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 12, 2023

 

🚨 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🚨

The Brotherhood is adding elite speed to BIA, welcome @LorenzoStyles_ 🌰 pic.twitter.com/5NcAa0oqsw

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 16, 2023

 

Sonny Styles says this year's Ohio State v. Notre Dame game will be "even more special" for he and his brother, Lorenzo Styles Jr., considering they'll be teammates and not opponents.https://t.co/49CRL4Lmj2

— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) September 21, 2023

 

Ryan Day says the plan is for Lorenzo Styles Jr. to play in one more game this season and take a redshirt.

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 31, 2023