Ohio State’s 2021 recruiting class is one of the most talented classes to ever come through Columbus.
That comment reminded me of when I would interview Ohio State wrestler Kaleb Romero for stories in The Lantern. A former football standout from Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Romero was a two-time All-American in the 174-pound class. In the offseason, he would bulk up to his natural weight…While far less drastic than Romero’s weight gain, Styles packed on five pounds in January and February, appearing on Ohio State’s roster release as a 6-foot-4, 235-pound athlete.
As Styles settles into his new position, Knowles and Co. will be eager to see him make an impact closer to the line of scrimmage. Styles did so last season – he had 53 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks in 13 appearances – but he was limited because his position often required him to anchor the back end of the defense.