Lorenzo Styles

Lorenzo Styles

Marion Blue Racers
Personal information
Born:	(1974-01-31) January 31, 1974 Sharon, Pennsylvania
Career information
College:	Ohio State University
NFL draft:	1995 / round: 3 / pick: 77
Career history
As a player:
Atlanta Falcons (1995-1996) St. Louis Rams (1997-2000)
As a coach:
Ohio Dominican University (2010-2011) (Linebackers Coach) Marion Mayhem (2010) (Defensive Line Coach) Dayton Silverbacks (2011) (Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach) Marion Blue Racers (2012) (Head Coach)
Career NFL statistics as of 2000
Tackles: -- Sacks: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lorenzo Styles (born January 31, 1974 in Sharon, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Atlanta Falcons and St. Louis Rams, and is the current Head Coach of the Marion Blue Racers.

Early life

As a prep star at Farrell High School in Farrell, Pennsylvania from 1990 and 1991, he was inducted into the Mercer County Hall of Fame. He also attended Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio

College career

Heavely recruited by Ohio State University in which he received a full ride and played for Coach John Cooper for 3 seasons before he decided to take his talents to the NFL early.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

He was drafted in the 3rd round by the Atlanta Falcons in the 3rd round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He ended up playing for 2 seasons as linebacker and on special teams.

St. Louis Rams

Traded in 1996 he went on to play for the St. Louis Rams, he went on to play for 4 seasons as a linebacker and special teams player. He helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV.

Post football

He retired in the beginning of the 2000 season after a 6 year professional career. He has become a self made millionaire working with the likes of other realestate mogels and investment tycoons. Lorenzo also rests comfortably on many local, city and county Govt. Board of Directors in the city of Columbus, Ohio where he helps set and oversee building laws and guidelines. President of his own Corp, he directs 1 of Ohio and Western Pennsylvanias largest construction and/or renovation multi-million dollar entities for schools/rec-centers and housing/retirement communities. Lorenzo still finds time to give back to his community by Coaching a Pee-wee football team, and running a sports and humanity development campaign with an enrollment of over 1000 kids from all walks of life. He also coaches the local Columbus Semi-Pro football team and helps prepare players for the next level. Always being noted as one of the best at his position while in the NFL, we can say with no hesitation that he is one of the most sought after and respected builders in the tri-state area. On the field and off the field, Lorenzo is a great player to have on your team for he is and always will be a Champion in the people's Arena.

Coaching career

Ohio Dominican

From 2009-2010, he was the linebackers coach for the Ohio Dominican University Panthers.

Marion Mayhem

In 2010, Styles was named the Defensive Line Coach for the Marion Mayhem, an indoor football team in the Continental Indoor Football League. There he worked with League Sack Record Holder, Thomas McKenzie. The Mayhem lacked financial stability and were unable to finish the season. McKenzie went on to play for the Fort Wayne FireHawks, and was named 1st Team All-CIFL.

Dayton Silverbacks

In 2011, Styles became the Defensive Coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Dayton Silverbacks, also of the CIFL. The Silverbacks went on to the playoffs as the 3rd best team in the league. Chris Respress won the Defensive Player of the Year, after playing under Styles.

Marion Blue Racers

On August 17th, 2011, he was named the Head Coach for the Marion Blue Racers for the 2012 season. He will be leading to the Blue Racers into their first year as a member of the Ultimate Indoor Football League.