The New Orleans Saints have selected defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr. in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another tremendous athlete with true track speed who provides depth in the secondary and immediate special teams value.
As the picks continue to come in, we’ll keep handing out our initial grades for each Saints selection. Now it’s time to share our thoughts on the newest Saint, Lorenzo Styles Jr.
The Saints are getting one of the most impressive testers from this year’s NFL Combine in Lorenzo Styles Jr., the brother of No. 7 overall pick Sonny Styles. Styles Jr. turned heads with a blazing 4.27-second 40-yard dash, the fastest time among all defensive participants.
After recently transitioning to the defensive side of the ball, Styles Jr. still has plenty of room to grow. He showed inconsistencies with his fluidity and technique, which is to be expected for a player still developing at the position. That said, he was a valuable special teams contributor in college, and his elite athletic traits should give him an opportunity to make an early impact there while he continues to refine his game on defense.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 2026 Draft Grades: What to make of Saints picking Lorenzo Styles Jr. ?