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Ohio State star tabbed as Bucs' potential Lavonte David replacement in NFL mock draft

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt sees the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finding their next Lavonte David in the 2026 NFL draft with Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles, who could be available at the No. 15 selection this April.

Klatt called Styles the best MLB in the draft, lauding his versatility that spans from wearing the green dot helmet to having played safety earlier in his career. Klatt also commented on Styles' relatively young age after three years in Columbus.

"Lavonte David is 36 and a free agent. So, the Buccaneers are probably looking at replacing this offseason or sometime soon.