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Saints Pick Lorenzo Styles Jr., Ohio State’s Fastest 40-yd Runner

4/26/2026

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Styles Jr. Drafted

The New Orleans Saints drafted Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. with the 172nd pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
After transferring from Notre Dame, Styles Jr. posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the Combine, the fastest for an Ohio State player and tenth-fastest overall.
His draft made him the ninth Ohio State player selected in 2026, with his brother Sonny Styles taken seventh overall by the Washington Commanders.

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Boston Misidentified

ESPN mistakenly announced that Browns wideout Denzel Boston was the son of former Ohio State star David Boston during the second-round pick.
Ohio State’s 11 draft picks generated 1,871 selection-point values, down from 2,225 the prior year.
Defensive end Caden Curry posted 11 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and 66 total tackles as a senior before being selected 214th overall by the Indianapolis Colts.

History

Historical Context

Ohio State’s draft pipeline dates back to the NFL’s early meetings, with the Buckeyes tying the record for most selections in a single draft—14 players in both 2004 and 2025. The program’s presence was evident in the 1999 draft held April 17-18, the same draft remembered for the Ricky Williams trade, and Ohio State continues to supply NFL talent.

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Styles Jr. Drafted

The New Orleans Saints drafted Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. with the 172nd pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
After transferring from Notre Dame, Styles Jr. posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the Combine, the fastest for an Ohio State player and tenth-fastest overall.
His draft made him the ninth Ohio State player selected in 2026, with his brother Sonny Styles taken seventh overall by the Washington Commanders.

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