Styles was named the 2025 Block O recipient by the Buckeyes — a symbolic gesture telling of his leadership. He is the sixth recipient of the honor to wear the number 0 jersey, and the second consecutive linebacker.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/ohiostate as Ohio State Football Awards Captain Prestigious 'Block O' Jersey. The Ohio State Buckeyes have named their 'Block O' award winner, and it is linebacker Sonny Styles. He received the 'Block O' jersey Saturday.

Start with his family: his father, Lorenzo, was a star linebacker at Ohio State from 1992-94 and went on to play six years in the NFL. His mother, Laverna Styles, is also an Ohio State graduate. And his brother, Lorenzo Styles Jr., is in his third year with the Buckeyes and has also graduated after transferring from Notre Dame.

Buckeyes' safety Sonny Styles earns the prestigious Block O jersey, symbolizing leadership on and off the field.

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The big news from Ryan Day’s press conference Aug. 18 was the Ohio State coach’s announcement that Julian Sayin ... Linebacker Sonny Styles was hardly a surprise recipient of the Block O honor this season. Styles has impressed with his physical and ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes have officially made a decision on who will receive the "Block O" honor for the 2024 season. Cody Simon, the team's star linebacker, will switch his jersey number from No.

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Ohio State will have four captains for the second straight season. Styles is the only senior captain. Downs, a junior, was a unanimous All-American selection in 2024 after transferring from Alabama. He is regarded as a coach on the field for his preparation and football instincts.

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