For his father, the linebacker (born 1974), see Lorenzo Styles.

Lorenzo Styles Jr.
New Orleans Saints
Position Cornerback
Roster status Unsigned draft pick
Personal information
Born (2002-09-09) September 9, 2002 (age 23)[1]
Listed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight 194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Pickerington Central (Pickerington, Ohio)
College
  • Notre Dame (2021–2022)
  • Ohio State (2023–2025)
NFL draft 2026: 5th round, 172nd overall
Career history
  • New Orleans Saints (2026–present)
Awards and highlights
  • CFP national champion (2024)
Stats at ESPN

Lorenzo Cavelle Styles Jr. (born September 9, 2002)[1] is an American professional football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is the son of former NFL linebacker Lorenzo Styles and the older brother of linebacker Sonny Styles.

Early life

Styles Jr. attended high school at Pickerington Central located in Pickerington, Ohio. In high school, Styles won two football State titles with Tigers in 2017 and 2019.[2] In 2019's state championship game, Styles caught the game-winning touchdown to defeat their opponent Elder.[3] Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[4]

College career

Notre Dame

During the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, he notched eight receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown, in a loss to Oklahoma State to end the 2021 season.[5] In week one of the 2022 season, Styles Jr. hauled in a career long 54 yard reception in a loss to Ohio State.[6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7] Styles Jr. finished his two year career with the Fighting Irish from 2021 through 2022, recording 54 receptions for 684 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 86 yards.[8]

Ohio State

Styles Jr. transferred to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes with his younger brother Sonny Styles.[9] Ahead of his first season he switched from wide receiver to defensive back.[10] During the 2023 season, Styles Jr. used the season to redshirt after just playing on special teams.[11] He finished the 2024 season, recording 16 tackles and four pass deflections, as he helped Ohio State to a national championship win.[12]

NFL career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		 194 lb
(88 kg)		 31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 6 ft 5+5⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		 4.27 s 1.49 s 2.49 s 39.0 in
(0.99 m)
All values from NFL Combine[13][14]

Styles was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round, 172nd overall, of the 2026 NFL draft.[15]

Personal life

Styles is the son of former NFL linebacker Lorenzo Styles and the older brother of linebacker Sonny Styles, who was also selected in the 2026 NFL draft.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b "Lorenzo Styles Jr. Cornerback Ohio State". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  2. ^ "Pickerington Central tops Elder, wins second state title". NBC4 WCMH-TV. December 7, 2019. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Frantz, Eric (December 7, 2019). "No. 19 Pickerington Central wins second Ohio high school football state championship in three years". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Driskell, Bryan (May 11, 2020). "Rivals: Notre Dame Commit Lorenzo Styles A Five-Star Candidate .... On Defense". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  5. ^ Driskell, Bryan. "Lorenzo Styles Needs To Grow Up Quickly For Notre Dame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  6. ^ Rabinowitz, Bill (January 16, 2025). "Ohio State football's Lorenzo Styles Jr. eager to play former team in CFP title game". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  7. ^ Gay, Colin (April 21, 2023). "Notre Dame WR Lorenzo Styles, brother of Ohio State's Sonny Styles, enters transfer portal". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  8. ^ Kassim, Ehsan (January 20, 2025). "Why did Ohio State's Lorenzo Styles Jr. transfer from Notre Dame? What to know about Buckeyes DB". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  9. ^ Baird, Nathan. "What Lorenzo Styles Jr.'s transfer commitment means for Ohio State football". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  10. ^ Kaufman, Joey (July 24, 2023). "Why Lorenzo Styles Jr. decided to continue his position switch with Ohio State football". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  11. ^ Kaufman, Joey (November 1, 2023). "Lorenzo Styles Jr. plans to redshirt in first season with Ohio State football". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  12. ^ Helwagen, Steve. "Styles brothers looking forward to starting alongside each other this season". 247Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  13. ^ "Lorenzo Styles Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  14. ^ "Lorenzo Styles Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  15. ^ "Saints draft Lorenzo Styles Jr. with No. 172 pick in 2026 NFL Draft". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  16. ^ Krajisnik, Stefan. "How Lorenzo Styles' family represented Ohio State football in an impressive way at graduation". Cleveland.com. Retrieved May 31, 2025.