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Sonny Styles Could End Giants' 42-Year First-Round Linebacker Drought
sports18 minutes ago

Sonny Styles Could End Giants' 42-Year First-Round Linebacker Drought

The Giants may break their 42-year first-round linebacker drought by drafting Ohio State's Sonny Styles in the 2026 NFL Draft, after legends like Carl Banks note Styles could be the first true off-ball linebacker taken by the Giants since 1984; Banks and coach Dennard Wilson see Styles as a versatile playmaker who could pair with Tremaine Edmunds to bolster run defense, though some caution about the value of drafting linebackers that high.

via New York Post|
#giants#linebacker#nfl-draft-2026
Giants No. 5 pick narrows to Styles, Downs, or Mauigoa in mock-draft chatter
sports1 day ago

Giants No. 5 pick narrows to Styles, Downs, or Mauigoa in mock-draft chatter

Giants’ No. 5 pick is shaping up as a three-way decision among Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State), Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State), and Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami), with Jeremiyah Love at No. 4 potentially influencing the choice; among mocks Styles leads (35 of 69, 50.7%), followed by Downs (11), Love (10), Carnell Tate (7), and Mauigoa (4).

via Big Blue View|
#caleb-downs#francis-mauigoa#new-york-giants
Giants Poised to Snag Sonny Styles at No. 5, Upending Cowboys’ Draft Plans
sports2 days ago

Giants Poised to Snag Sonny Styles at No. 5, Upending Cowboys’ Draft Plans

Sonny Styles is projected to go fifth to the New York Giants, threatening the Cowboys’ plan to draft him at 12; DraftKings odds and Daniel Jeremiah's mock drafts favor the Giants, who recently added Tremaine Edmunds and have shown a willingness to draft elite prospects, potentially forcing Dallas to trade up or watch Styles come off the board to a division rival.

via The Landry Hat|
#dallas-cowboys#linebackers#new-york-giants
Giants Mock Draft Spotlight: Caleb Downs Leads Miller’s 7-Round Projection
sports12 days ago

Giants Mock Draft Spotlight: Caleb Downs Leads Miller’s 7-Round Projection

ESPN analyst Matt Miller releases a seven-round New York Giants mock: Caleb Downs is projected at No. 5 to pair with Jevon Holland, with Sonny Styles noted as an alternative option; the Giants also add KC Concepcion at wide receiver in Round 2, followed by Keagan Trost (OL) in Round 4 and later picks Chandler Rivers (CB), Will Kacmarek (TE), Cameron Ball (DT), and Tyreak Sapp (Edge) to address depth across offense and defense.

via Big Blue View|
#caleb-downs#kc-concepcion#new-york-giants
Giants First-Round Dilemma: Downs or Styles in Fresh Mock Drafts
sports24 days ago

Giants First-Round Dilemma: Downs or Styles in Fresh Mock Drafts

With free agency wrapping up, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. projects the Giants to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 5, while NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has New York selecting versatile linebacker Sonny Styles; both highlight Styles' elite Combine numbers and Downs' standout credentials, signaling a compelling but divided first-round outlook for the Giants.

via Giants.com|
#caleb-downs#daniel-jeremiah#new-york-giants
Giants Target Defensive Rebuild in PFF Mock Draft: Styles at 5, Hood at 37
sports25 days ago

Giants Target Defensive Rebuild in PFF Mock Draft: Styles at 5, Hood at 37

After the first wave of free agency, Pro Football Focus released a multi-round mock draft that keeps the Giants focused on defense: Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is projected to go No. 5, and Tennessee corner Colton Hood is slated for No. 37 in Round 2, with Hood praised for his speed and press-man ability; the piece also notes Giants’ recent signings (including Tremaine Edmunds) and features Daniel Jeremiah’s top-50 draft prospects gallery.

via Giants.com|
#colton-hood#new-york-giants#nfl-draft-2026
Four 2026 Combine Standouts Elevate Draft Stock
sports1 month ago

Four 2026 Combine Standouts Elevate Draft Stock

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, four prospects boosted their draft stocks: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) highlighted elite testing with record-like measures, while his older brother Lorenzo Styles (CB/WR, Ohio State) ran a 4.27 40. Taylen Green (Arkansas) broke quarterback records with a 43.5-inch vertical and 11'2" broad jump, posting a 4.36 40 to vault into early-round discussions. Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey logged the fastest defensive-lineman 40 (4.50) and a top broad jump, reinforcing top-10 buzz. Collectively, the performances reinforced Day 1 pick potential for the quartet and underscored the Combine’s star-power rise.

via Raiders.com|
#david-bailey#lorenzo-styles#nfl-combine-2026
Buckeyes Deliver Big Wins as Buckeye Nation Buzzes: Purdue Upset, Cambridge Sisters Shine, and Styles Heat Up the Combine
sports1 month ago

Buckeyes Deliver Big Wins as Buckeye Nation Buzzes: Purdue Upset, Cambridge Sisters Shine, and Styles Heat Up the Combine

Ohio State’s men’s basketball upset No. 8 Purdue 82-74 to boost NCAA Tournament hopes, with Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr., and Devin Royal leading the charge after Diebler trimmed the rotation. The women’s team also snapped a skid with a win over Michigan State, spotlighting Jaloni Cambridge and breaking Kennedy Cambridge’s program single-season steals mark. In the NFL Combine spotlight, Sonny Styles posted a perfect 10.00 Relative Athletic Score and, with his brother Lorenzo running 4.27, kept the Buckeye name hot across football headlines. The piece wraps with broader Buckeye updates and upcoming tournament momentum.

via Eleven Warriors|
#basketball#kennedy-cambridge#ncaa-tournament
Lorenzo Styles Sparks NFL Draft Buzz with 4.27 Forty at the Combine
sports1 month ago

Lorenzo Styles Sparks NFL Draft Buzz with 4.27 Forty at the Combine

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ohio State defensive back Lorenzo Styles posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash—the fastest by any Buckeye at the Combine—and showcased elite speed that could boost his draft stock; the piece also notes teammate Sonny Styles set an OSU linebacker vertical-jump record and mentions Styles’ kickoff-return TD as a sign of his playmaking potential.

via Scarlet and Game|
#40-yard-dash#lorenzo-styles#nfl-combine
Lorenzo Styles Jr. Sparks NFL Combine With Record-Setting 4.27 40
sports1 month ago

Lorenzo Styles Jr. Sparks NFL Combine With Record-Setting 4.27 40

At the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Lorenzo Styles Jr. ran a 4.27-second 40-yard dash—the fastest by a safety since 2003 and the fastest ever by an Ohio State player—plus a 39-inch vertical, elevating him as a top riser alongside his brother Sonny Styles, who posted a 4.46 the night before. The day also featured notable showings from Dillon Thieneman, Daylen Everette, Jalon Kilgore and Collin Wright, while TJ Hall and Miles Kitselman posted disappointing numbers that could hurt their stock, leaving several cornerbacks and tight ends to stock up or down ahead of the draft.

via Sports Illustrated|
#lorenzo-styles-jr#nfl-combine#nfl-draft