Lorenzo Styles Jr. (born September 9, 2002) is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Styles Jr. attended high school at Pickerington Central located in

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. Coming out of high school, he committed to play

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for the

College career

Notre Dame

During the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, he notched eight receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown, in a loss to

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to end the 2021 season. In week one of the 2022 season, Styles Jr. hauled in a career long 54 yard reception in a loss to

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. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. Styles Jr. finished his two year career with the Fighting Irish from 2021 through 2022, recording 54 receptions for 684 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 86 yards.

Ohio State

Styles Jr. transferred to play for the

. Ahead of his first season he switched from wide receiver to defensive back. During the 2023 season, Styles Jr. used the season to

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after just playing on special teams. He finished the 2024 season, recording 16 tackles and four pass deflections, as he helped Ohio State to a national championship win.

Personal life

Styles is the son of former NFL

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Lorenzo Styles Sr. and the brother of current Ohio State teammate

Sonny Styles Alex "Sonny" Styles (born November 24, 2004) is an American college football linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Early life Styles attended Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio, where he notched 88 tackles with one goin ...

References

External links

Notre Dame Fighting Irish bioOhio State Buckeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Styles Jr., Lorenzo 2002 births Living people Players of American football from Ohio Sportspeople from Pickerington, Ohio American football wide receivers American football defensive backs Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Ohio State Buckeyes football players