2026 NFL Draft: Cole Payton becomes the latest QB to be drafted out of North Dakota State
Cole Payton becomes the latest QB drafted from North Dakota State, following Wentz and Lance.
Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the NFL draft with the No. 172 pick. He previously played as a wide receiver at Notre Dame before transferring to Ohio State and switching to safety.
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We just saw the ninth Ohio State player drafted, and there are still a couple of rounds to go. Lorenzo Styles Jr. saw his name go off the board to realize his dream when he was selected in the fifth round by the New Orleans Saints with the No. 172 pick.
Styles was an excellent safety for the Buckeyes.Ā He started his college football career as a wide receiver for Notre Dame, but he transferred to Ohio State and then switched to the defensive side of the ball. He was a solid safety for the Buckeyes, but apparently not outstanding enough to wow the NFL scouts.
He was effective enough at Ohio State, and he's appealing for a couple of reasons. First of all, Styles showed his versatility as a returner for the Buckeyes this year, includingĀ a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against UCLA. It gives NFL teams another potential way to use him.
More importantly, Styles wowed the scouts with a 4.27 40-yard dash at theĀ NFL Combine. That's speed you just can't teach or coach. Speed like that is always useful, on any side of the ball, right New Orleans?
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Lorenzo Styles Jr. was drafted in the fifth round.
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