Reports: 5-star Ohio State commit Sonny Styles reclassifying to 2022

Five-star Pickerington (Ohio) Pickerington Central athlete Sonny Styles is expected to reclassify into the 2022 class and sign with Ohio State next week, according to multiple reports.

Styles is the No. 7 prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 1 athlete and the No. 1 prospect in Ohio for that cycle.

Styles chose the Buckeyes in mid-November over offers from Notre Dame, Florida, Florida State, LSU and others. He is one of three prospects committed to the Buckeyes for 2023, where they currently have the No. 3 class, according to the On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings.

Sonny Styles Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about Styles:

A unique defensive prospect with the size, athleticism and movement skills to potentially make plays at all three levels of a defense. Combines 6-foot-4, 220-pound size with top-flight athleticism. Posted combine numbers that are better than many top defensive backs and wide receivers – some of the best marks we saw during the spring camp circuit. Athleticism transfers over to the field where he makes “wow” plays at a high rate. Plays at safety for his high school and is a smooth, fluid mover in space. Has movement patterns that belie his size. Shows deep range at safety with the ability to play hash to boundary. Makes plays on the ball at its highest point. Possesses some vicious striking power as a hitter and physical presence. Closes quickly and flashes the top-end speed on interception returns. Has blocked several kicks as a junior. Size, athleticism and coordination are unique and give him the ability to impact games as a defensive back, linebacker or potential pass rusher. Has the upside of being a true moveable chess piece for a defensive coordinator. Can continue to clean up his tackling technique. Doubles as an above-the-rim basketball player with mid-major offers on the hardwood.