Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. selected in NFL draft 5th round

TL;DR

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.

Key points

Lorenzo Styles Jr. was drafted in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
He was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the No. 172 pick.
Styles previously played as a wide receiver at Notre Dame before transferring to Ohio State.
He showcased versatility as a returner and had a notable 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.
Styles recorded a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

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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. 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, including 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 the 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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Q&A

What round was Lorenzo Styles Jr. drafted in the NFL draft?

Lorenzo Styles Jr. was drafted in the fifth round.

Which team selected Lorenzo Styles Jr. in the NFL draft?

The New Orleans Saints selected Lorenzo Styles Jr. with the No. 172 pick.

What notable performance did Lorenzo Styles Jr. have at the NFL Combine?

Lorenzo Styles Jr. impressed scouts with a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.