NG.WARNING TO THE NFC! The Dallas Cowboys have just sent a chilling message across the conference by adding a true freak of nature to their defense — a 6’4”, 240-pound linebacker with blazing 4.5 speed, built to wreak havoc and terrorize the entire NFC East.

The Dallas Cowboys are sending shockwaves through the NFC with their latest draft haul, and rivals in the East—watch out.

In a move that’s already being hailed as a game-changer, America’s Team has snagged Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the 12th overall pick, injecting pure athletic dominance into their defense.

At 6’4″ and 240 pounds, with blistering 4.5 speed, Styles isn’t just a player; he’s a “freak of nature” poised to dismantle offenses across the conference.

Draft expert Dane Brugler of The Athletic nailed this projection in his latest mock, drawing from early league buzz. “At 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds with 4.5 speed, Styles is a freak of nature,” Brugler noted. “He doesn’t miss tackles, and his read-react skills get better with every game.” This isn’t hype—it’s backed by Styles’ stellar college resume.

As a key cog in Ohio State’s powerhouse defense, he led the Buckeyes with 83 tackles (46 solo) this past season, adding a sack, a fumble recovery, and an interception.

His efforts earned him First Team All-Big Ten honors and a spot on the AP All-American Second Team, one of five Ohio State defenders to receive such recognition.

And that’s not all from his Buckeye days. The previous season, Styles racked up 100 tackles en route to Ohio State’s national championship victory.

Declaring for the draft just this Wednesday, Styles has skyrocketed up boards, with ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranking him as the No. 7 overall prospect and the No. 2 linebacker in this class. It’s no wonder other mocks had him pegged high—Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice and Charles McDonald projected him to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13, praising his “speed and range” to solidify a front seven.

But the Cowboys didn’t stop at one defensive stud. Doubling down on their back-to-back defensive strategy—their first top-20 picks since 2005—they followed up at No. 20 with Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell.

This duo could form the backbone of a revamped Dallas defense, ready to terrorize quarterbacks and shut down passing lanes in the NFC East.

Imagine Styles patrolling the middle, using his size and speed to chase down running backs and cover tight ends, while Terrell locks down the perimeter.

For NFC East foes like the Eagles, Giants, and Commanders, this is a nightmare scenario. The Cowboys, already a perennial contender, now add a linebacker who embodies the modern NFL: explosive, instinctive, and relentless.

Styles’ tackling prowess—rarely missing an assignment—combined with his athletic gifts, could turn Dallas’ defense from solid to elite. As Brugler and others suggest, this pick isn’t just about filling a need; it’s about dominating the division.

Of course, the draft is still months away in April, and plenty could shift with combines, pro days, and trades. But if this mock holds, the NFC better brace itself. The Cowboys are building a monster, and Styles is the centerpiece ready to unleash havoc. Stay tuned—America’s Team might just reclaim their throne.