The Fighting Irish already have secured a commitment from one Pickerington Central star in Lorenzo Styles Jr. and there is plenty to be excited about his pledge. There could be another Styles on the way to South Bend as Lorenzo’s younger brother, Sonny was offered by Brian Kelly and his staff on the first of the month.
Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Notre Dame!! #GOIRISH pic.twitter.com/VBLXOCQHCF
— Heem ♛ (@sonnystyles_) September 2, 2020
After watching Lorenzo’s highlights from their season opening win, I thought they could be making a move on the younger Styles soon. That’s exactly what happened as Sonny put on a show during a nationally televised game.
Pickerington (Ohio) Central 2023 ATH Alex “Sonny” Styles announcing himself to the world in today’s game. Just blocked a punt for a TD, and had this INT earlier in the game https://t.co/KqxtGdMEks pic.twitter.com/PdMWs6Cypm
— Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) August 30, 2020
The Irish joined instate powerhouse Ohio State in offering the star sophomore, and once again more flip ideas went into many peoples minds. The Buckeyes have done well keeping the best talent in state, but the Irish are one of the very few schools that can pull elite talent out of Ohio. Recently, Notre Dame has pulled offensive lineman Zeke Correll, Tommy Kraemer and Liam Eichenberg away from their home state to play for the Blue and Gold.
Rivals once again revisited Lorenzo’s potential for a flip and both of their recruiting experts Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney don’t believe the Buckeyes will be able to. They actually see Michigan as Notre Dame’s biggest threat to flip Styles Jr., but I just don’t see that happening.
Back to Sonny, who seems to be on the verge of blowing up nationally, already with two Midwestern power programs after his pledge. Having a family member as a teammate is always something players will consider and when Lorenzo ultimately signs with the Irish, a build in recruiting advantage will be made.
Irish Nation go show him love!! Need him there w// me @sonnystyles_ https://t.co/F8lQKjBRvq
— Zo (@LorenzoStyles3) September 2, 2020
The recruitment of Sonny is just beginning, but already having a relationship with the Styles family, father Lorenzo played for the Buckeyes, is an advantage that Kelly must take. Lorenzo Jr. is already asking Irish Nation to show his younger brother some love. The Irish coaching staff has already done that and hopefully they will once again be reunited on the field wearing the same colors.