Lorenzo Styles Jr.’s moment has arrived.
For two seasons and three offseasons, the former wide receiver has worked to refine his craft at cornerback – more specifically, nickelback – and waited his turn behind star nickel Jordan Hancock. Now, with Hancock off to the NFL and Styles impressing throughout spring practice and preseason camp, it’s his turn to start at one of the most demanding positions in Ohio State’s base 4-2-5 defense.
There’s no added urgency for Styles, who trusts the work ethic he’s gained over five years at the college level. But there is added responsibility.