Ohio State Stars Shine at NFL Combine

Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese dominate in 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and broad jump

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Former Ohio State players Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese set impressive records at their respective positions during the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. Linebacker Sonny Styles posted a new combine record for linebackers in the broad jump and vertical jump, while edge rusher Arvell Reese recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among edge rushers.

Why it matters

Styles and Reese's standout performances at the combine are likely to boost their draft stock, as they are already viewed as top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. Their dominance at the combine showcases the talent and depth of the Ohio State defense, which was one of the best units in college football last season.

The details

Sonny Styles, a linebacker, set new combine records for his position with an 11-foot, 2-inch broad jump and a 43.5-inch vertical jump. He also ran a pair of sub-4.50 40-yard dash times, with his official mark coming in at 4.46 seconds. Arvell Reese, an edge rusher, recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among edge rushers at 4.46 seconds.

  • The NFL Scouting Combine took place on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Sonny Styles

A linebacker from Ohio State who set new combine records in the broad jump and vertical jump for his position.

Arvell Reese

An edge rusher from Ohio State who recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among edge rushers at the combine.

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What they’re saying

“These performances would presumably boost Styles' and Reese's draft stock, but it might be hard for their draft statuses to improve as they're already viewed as two of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.”

— Henry McKenna, FOX Sports writer (foxsports.com)

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in the coming months, where Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese are expected to be selected in the early rounds based on their impressive combine showings.

The takeaway

The standout performances of Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese at the NFL Combine showcase the depth and talent of the Ohio State defense, which was one of the best units in college football last season. Their draft stock is likely to rise even further as a result of their combine dominance.