Sonny Styles: Titans' Dream Pick

0:00It's April 5th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. ESPN analyst Matt Bowen spotlighted Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles as the perfect pick for the Tennessee Titans at number 4 overall. This 6-foot-5, 244-pound beast, impressed at the combine with a 43-and-a-half-inch vertical leap, the best ever for an NSed. Off-ball linebacker since 2003. New Titans coach Robert Salah would love this guy as a stack linebacker, versatile enough for inside or outside in a 4-3 scheme. Styles brings rare athleticism that fits Salah's aggressive defenses loaded with pressure looks. He's flown under the radar and pre-draft buzz with only spotting links to Tennessee so far. Fans and scouts recognize his top tier talent in this linebacker class, but the hype hasn't matched his skills yet. Bowen breaks down Styles' game, elite run defense, firing off the edge with 4.46 speed, plus

1:01blitz potential, and smooth coverage on, hooks, or scenes. He could evolve into a Fred Warner-type playmaker. If the Titans grab him early, it sets a strong tone for Salah's rebuild, blending raw talent with scheme perfection right out the gate.