On Thursday evening, the NFL Combine transformed into what resembled a showcase dominated by Ohio State talents, as the Buckeyes’ defensive prospects captivated scouts and analysts alike. This event underscored Ohio State’s continued excellence in producing elite defensive players, a trend that was emphatically highlighted by two exceptional athletes during the initial phase of workouts.
Three linebackers ran a sub 4.5 40-yard dash 👀
T-1. @OhioStateFB LB Sonny Styles: 4.46
T-1. @OhioStateFB LB Arvell Reese: 4.46
3. @TCUFootball Kaleb Elarms-Orr: 4.47@EAMaddenNFL | @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/SJRt7zWwRm— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2026
The Buckeyes’ defensive factory
Sonny Styles puts on a show
The spotlight first fell on linebacker Sonny Styles, a 6-foot-5, 244-pound powerhouse whose performance was nothing short of spectacular. Delivering one of the most electrifying workouts witnessed in recent Combine history, Styles clocked an astonishing 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a time that defied expectations for a player of his imposing stature.