Sonny Styles was already thinking about making the move to linebacker before last season ended.
Even though he started all but one game at either nickel safety or strong safety for Ohio State in 2023, Styles had a feeling a move to linebacker could be in his future this year, so he began learning how to play the position on his own.
Once Ohio State filled out its starting secondary for 2024 by adding Alabama transfer safety Caleb Downs, Styles knew it was time for him to make the move down from the third level to the second level of the defense.