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Styles' Vertical Leap Shatters NFL Combine Record!
27 Feb
Summary
- Sonny Styles set a new all-time linebacker record for vertical jump at 43.5 inches.
- He also ranks tied for fourth all-time in the broad jump for linebackers.
- Styles, a 6'5" 244-pound linebacker, finished his collegiate career with 245 tackles.

Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles delivered a historic performance at the 2026 NFL Combine, etching his name in the record books. He set a new all-time record for linebackers with a remarkable vertical jump of 43.5 inches. This incredible feat went viral on social media, highlighting his exceptional athleticism.
Styles, standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 244 pounds, also showcased his strength and agility with an 11'2" broad jump. This placed him tied for fourth all-time among linebackers in that event. His collegiate career concluded with an impressive 245 total tackles, including nine sacks and three forced fumbles.




