Ohio State '22 OH LB (JR) - Alex "Sonny" Styles

Perry Eliano expects Sonny Styles to play a “streamlined” role in 2023 that allows him “to be great at specific things instead of okay at a lot of things.” https://t.co/KzIqazcFda

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 3, 2023

 

What will be Sonny Styles' role for Ohio State football's defense as a sophomore? https://t.co/JB9pD4cDkM

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) April 7, 2023

 

On Sonny Styles' spring, his growth, and Ohio State's coaching staff searching for ways to use him @OhioSt_Rivals https://t.co/ZxNajlFMYh

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) April 10, 2023

 

I guess Styles will not see any playing time this year......

Absolutely hilarious @_Pat_Murphy mentioned Ryan Day speaking at the Foundation event said he was playing basketball, got crossed up by Sonny Styles, rolled his ankle and then proceeded to get dunked on. That was the last time he touched a basketball. 😂

— JBook. (@JBook_37) April 21, 2023

 

Sonny Styles plays safety on the football field for Ohio State University. Now, it's something he hopes to bring to youth in Columbus.https://t.co/6HKjTroI34

— NBC4 Columbus (@nbc4i) April 21, 2023

 

Happy to be part of the Mark Wahlberg Auto team! @WahlbergChevy pic.twitter.com/d0rhi3IBi1

— sonny (@sonnystyles_) May 19, 2023

 

“We’ve streamlined it for Sonny. So you’ll see Sonny more in a streamlined position to where he can excel and utilize his God-given up ability." https://t.co/WYUUYaMC0R

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) May 27, 2023

 

• Eliano said Sonny Styles had a "really, really good offseason" and has continued to prove himself as a younger player at Ohio State. "He's only 18 years old... Sonny has worked, and he's played on the biggest of stages to his young career and did well. We are gonna find ways to get guys on the field."

 

"I think he’s a really versatile player. He’s shown me a lot since he’s been here, but he’s ready to play.” https://t.co/PHgK1nPyLE

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) May 31, 2023

 

Jim Knowles says Sonny Styles has proven he's "ready to play" as a sophomore and will compete for a high safety role this preseason: "I think we're going to need him there." https://t.co/lzC7BGR33c

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) June 1, 2023

 

With a year of college experience under his belt and his brother by his side on the Ohio State roster, Sonny Styles feels “a lot more comfortable” entering his second season. https://t.co/k00D3IrwPx

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) July 25, 2023

 

• On Styles, Knowles said: “Don’t assume anything with Sonny. He’s extremely talented and he can do it all.” Despite his heavier build at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, Knowles feels comfortable with Styles' athleticism and quickness to cover slot receivers. He said Ohio State could use Styles in more ways than one this fall.