Why Lorenzo Styles Jr. hasn't been drafted in 2026 NFL Draft after Commanders chose brother Sonny Styles
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Lorenzo Styles Jr. watched his brother Sonny picked No. 7 overall.
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But 150 picks into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Ohio State safety Lorenzo is still waiting.
It's not a total surprise, but fans are waiting to see this Buckeyes player off the board, too.
There's still time for the Commanders to pick him and join him with Sonny once again.
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Why isn't Lorenzo Styles getting drafted?
Lorenzo simply isn't viewed as the same level of pro prospect as his brother.
Buckeyes Wire projected that Lorenzo will go anywhere from the sixth round to the seventh round to undrafted free agency.
Lorenzo actually began his college career at Notre Dame as a wide receiver, but when he transferred to the Buckeyes, he shifted to defense and played safety.
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There's not a lot of downside to such a late pick as the one Lorenzo will cost, and there does seem to be upside.
Lorenzo had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown this season -- that's explosiveness.
And it's not fake, either -- he ran the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in a ridiculous 4.27 seconds.
Keep an eye on where Lorenzo Styles Jr. goes, because he could turn into a playmaker.