Every year, there’s that one prospect who starts as an outsider looking in, then suddenly jumps into the spotlight once the Combine or RAS numbers hit. This year, nobody is leaping higher than Lorenzo Styles Jr.

Lorenzo scored an eye-popping 9.99 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) out of a perfect 10.00, placing him in Bruce Feldman’s freak-list caliber. That means he ranks 5th overall out of over 3,075 cornerbacks who have undergone the test since 1987 (nearly 40 years).

Lorenzo’s high score is driven by elite speed, which he showcased when he clocked a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the combine. That’s not only the fastest time for a safety since 2003 but also the fastest ever recorded by an Ohio State player.

Beyond his straight-line speed, Lorenzo displayed explosive power with a 39-inch vertical jump and a lightning-quick 1.49-second 10-yard split. When you run that fast and have good mobility, it’s only fair to see teams take a flyer on you.

What makes this even crazier is that Lorenzo is still relatively new to the defensive side of the ball. He spent his first two years at Notre Dame as a standout wide receiver before transferring to Ohio State in 2023 and switching to defensive back to join his brother, Sonny Styles. During his time at Notre Dame, he was their second-leading receiver in both 2021 and 2022.

However, Lorenzo’s learning curve remains steep. He shows technical rawness in his tackling and a delay in defensive instincts, which contributed to a 15.9% missed tackle rate in the 2025 season. But coaches expect that from a player who spent most of his time playing on the other side of the ball.

Despite Lorenzo’s world-class straight-line speed, scouting reports from Steelers Depot point to “average hip flexibility.” This makes it difficult for him to flip and run or change direction quickly in man coverage. But trainers can work on this problem.

NFL teams know he was a pretty good wide receiver for the first two years of his career, so they wouldn’t mind taking a worthwhile risk.

Where does he get drafted?