The 2026 LB Class
First noticed him last year. Career path like Urlacher. Puts Pace back on full time ST/part timer which appears to be his ceiling after badly regressing. Insurance for the annual Cashman injury. Currently the best combination of need/talent. Probably have to move up Day 2 and we have plenty of ammo to do so.
37. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
There were times last year when Styles (6-4, 237) still looked like a safety learning how to be a linebacker. That’s not happening anymore. Now in his second season as a full-time linebacker, Styles has yet to miss a tackle in 293 snaps — and still moves like he could play safety again.
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I approve of this message. 5-star recruit, NFL blood lines. Other than what I happen to catch on Saturdays, I probably won't start watching this class until December when we know more what our needs will be. LB is likely to be one. With Flores, versatility at LB is key so his safety background would seem to fit. Love the name too.
I like Swiss army type players at S and LB, but I think we are starting to see the rebirth of the running game in offenses and we may need to start weighing size and run stopping a little heavier when evaluating those positions. These RBs that are coming out are bigger and more punishing and we need to have box defenders that can not only get off the blocks, but be able to take the hit to the RB instead of just dragging them down after a sizeable gain. Im not talking about any specific player here, I just want to get back to having a couple LBs on the field that can bring some pain.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
dadevike wrote:
Styles is really good but Arvell Reese is even better. However, I expect he will be a first round pick.
Reese probably goes top 10 if not higher.
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Styles filling up the stat sheet today.
NFL teams with scouts at Ohio State/Wisconsin: Giants, Jets, Lions, Packers, Saints, Seahawks, Texans, Vikings
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 18, 2025
Looking at Styles obviously.
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Arvell Reese pro comp: The Terminator pic.twitter.com/TYYOX6sscR
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) October 22, 2025
Still say he’s an Edge. Early career Von Miller as a comp.
Sonny Styles has skyrocketed into 1st round territory with a monster 2025 season
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) October 22, 2025
Took his missed tackle rate from 18% last year to 0% so far this year in addition to increasing his coverage IQ
Top 20 player in the class imo pic.twitter.com/NsavnWVkEY
Should have kept my mouth shut.
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After a breakout 2024, Arvell Reese has blossomed into one of the best players in the country⭐️
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 22, 2025
He’s all the way up to the 11th ranked prospect on the PFF Big Board📈
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Well, the good news is if we suck this year, we could grab this monster.
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Arvell Reese is One of the Top Risers in the 2026 NFL Draft📈 pic.twitter.com/lPl5AnfDX9
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 23, 2025
The takeaway from last night is we’re going to be in range to tap this monster. Ginks is likely done, Greenard isn’t nearly as impactful this year, and Turner is a work in progress.
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