Ohio State’s vision for Sonny Styles appears to be evolving.
During the spring, safeties coach Perry Eliano said fans can expect to see the five-star defensive back recruit in more of a “streamlined position” in 2023, preferring Styles to be “great at specific things instead of OK at a lot of things.” And Eliano agreed with the sentiment that Styles’ role could be similar to how the Buckeyes used him in the Peach Bowl, essentially as an extra linebacker to match up with teams utilizing two-tight end sets.
“You won't see him in a lot of places,” Eliano said in April.