A former Ohio State and current NFL star will make his way back to Ohio Stadium this week. Sonny Styles will be in the 'Shoe on Saturday afternoon as the honorary Victory Bell ringer before the game against Northwestern. He will be the first active NFL player to ring the bell for a regular-season game.
Some fans might be wondering whether Styles still has eligibility after the Buckeye defense has been gashed the past two weeks, giving up 30 points to USC and 41 to Oregon. Styles was a five-star safety prospect before moving to linebacker at Ohio State. He embraced the change as the move fit his size and speed better, leading the Washington Commanders to select him with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Styles is proving that the Commanders
made a great decision to bring him on board. Over eight games in his rookie campaign, the former Block O recipient has accumulated 67 total tackles, four tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception.
Bringing back a former Block 🅾️ to ring the bell 🔔
— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) November 10, 2026
THE Bell Ringer for our game vs. Northwestern: Sonny Styles 🌰 pic.twitter.com/jwUyxqN0Jk
Washington will be taking on the New York Giants on Thursday evening this week, which allows Styles to be present for the game on Saturday.
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