Lorenzo Styles
Encyclopedia
Lorenzo Styles 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
.
from 1990 and 1991, he was inducted into the Mercer County
Hall of Fame. He also attended Independence High School
in Columbus, Ohio
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.
in the 3rd round of the 1995 NFL Draft
. He ended up playing for 2 seasons as linebacker and on special teams.
, he went on to play for 4 seasons as a linebacker and special teams player. He helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV
.
Panthers.
, 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.
won the Defensive Player of the Year, after playing under Styles.
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
.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
player who played linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
for six seasons for the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
, and is the current Head Coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of the Marion Blue Racers
Marion Blue Racers
The Marion Blue Racers are a professional indoor football team that begin play in the Continental Indoor Football League for 2011, before moving to the Ultimate Indoor Football League after the 2011 Continental Indoor Football League season...
.
Early life
As a prep star at Farrell High School in Farrell, PennsylvaniaFarrell, Pennsylvania
Farrell is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,050 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
from 1990 and 1991, he was inducted into the Mercer County
Mercer County
Mercer County is the name of several counties in the United States:* Mercer County, Illinois* Mercer County, Kentucky* Mercer County, Missouri* Mercer County, New Jersey* Mercer County, North Dakota* Mercer County, Ohio* Mercer County, Pennsylvania...
Hall of Fame. He also attended Independence High School
Independence High School (Columbus, Ohio)
Independence High School is a public high school located at 5175 E. Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.The school colors are Red, White and Blue. The school nickname is the 76'ers.-Notable alumni:...
in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
College career
Heavely recruited by Ohio State UniversityOhio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
in which he received a full ride and played for Coach John Cooper
John Cooper
John Cooper may refer to:* John A. D. Cooper , American physician & educator* John B.R. Cooper , California pioneer* John Cooper, current director of the Sundance Film Festival...
for 3 seasons before he decided to take his talents to the NFL early.
Atlanta Falcons
He was drafted in the 3rd round by the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the 3rd round of the 1995 NFL Draft
1995 NFL Draft
The 1995 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 22–23, 1995 at the Paramount Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City...
. 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 RamsSt. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
, he went on to play for 4 seasons as a linebacker and special teams player. He helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV
Super Bowl XXXIV
Super Bowl XXXIV featured the National Football Conference champion St. Louis Rams and the American Football Conference champion Tennessee Titans in an American football game to decide the National Football League champion for the 1999 regular season...
.
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.Ohio Dominican
From 2009-2010, he was the linebackers coach for the Ohio Dominican UniversityOhio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University is a private four-year liberal arts institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican traditions. The main campus spans over in the North Central neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The university has just over 3,100 students and offers undergraduate...
Panthers.
Marion Mayhem
In 2010, Styles was named the Defensive Line Coach for the Marion MayhemMarion Mayhem
Marion Mayhem was an indoor American football team. It was a charter member of the Great Lakes Indoor Football League , later renamed the Continental Indoor Football League . The team folded during the 2010 season due to financial problems. They played their home games at the Veterans Memorial...
, an indoor football
Indoor football
Indoor football is a term used to describe several variations of American football which are played indoors. It is important to note that NFL or College games played in locations such as the Astrodome or the Superdome do not qualify as indoor football as they are using a standard size playing field...
team in the Continental Indoor Football League. There he worked with League Sack Record Holder, Thomas McKenzie
Thomas McKenzie
Thomas McKenzie is an American football defensive lineman who currently plays for the Marion Blue Racers of the Ultimate Indoor Football League.-Riverside City College:After finished up high school, Thomas attended Riverside City College in Riverside, CA...
. The Mayhem lacked financial stability and were unable to finish the season. McKenzie went on to play for the Fort Wayne FireHawks
Fort Wayne Firehawks
The Fort Wayne FireHawks are an indoor football team affiliated with the Continental Indoor Football League. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the FireHawks play their home games at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum....
, 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 RespressChris Respress
Christopher Eugene Respress is currently a defensive back for the Dayton Silverbacks of the CIFL.-Early life:Chris was a graduate of Meadowdale High School in Dayton, Ohio. He excelled in both football and track & field.-College career:...
won the Defensive Player of the Year, after playing under Styles.
Marion Blue Racers
On August 17th, 2011, he was named the Head CoachHead coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
for the Marion Blue Racers
Marion Blue Racers
The Marion Blue Racers are a professional indoor football team that begin play in the Continental Indoor Football League for 2011, before moving to the Ultimate Indoor Football League after the 2011 Continental Indoor Football League season...
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
Ultimate Indoor Football League
The Ultimate Indoor Football League is a regional professional indoor football league that began its inaugural season on February 18, 2011.-History:...
.