The Dallas Cowboys are widely expected to be in the linebacker market this offseason with Kenneth Murray, Jack Sanborn, and Logan Wilson all set to leave in 2026. The top off-ball linebacker prospect in this year’s class is Sonny Styles, a former safety, who has successfully made the transition to linebacker at Ohio State.
Teams searching for help in the middle of their defense should love Styles due to his college production, size, and athleticism. But just how high can an off-ball linebacker be selected in the NFL? Well, that might depend on just how much teams value Styles’ elite skill set.