Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. has officially set the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine ablaze, clocking an unofficial 4.28-second 40-yard dash during Friday's defensive back workouts, per @RapSheet.
The blistering time marks one of the fastest performances of the year in Indianapolis and immediately establishes Styles Jr. as one of the most explosive athletes in the 2026 draft class. The unofficial 4.28u mark, which is pending a final official verification by the NFL, has already generated significant buzz among scouts and personnel at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The performance keeps the impressive testing results in the family this week. Lorenzo’s brother, Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, posted a highly respectable 4.46-second dash during Thursday’s linebacker sessions. Lorenzo’s sub-4.30 time is expected to significantly bolster his draft stock as teams prioritize elite recovery speed and range in the secondary.
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