Commanders' Draft Dream: Sonny Styles at 7?

0:00On April 20th, the Washington Commanders sit at the seventh spot in the 2026 NFL Draft and buzzes building around their plans. General Manager Adam Peters has limited control with six picks ahead, but one name keeps popping up from insiders, Ohio State Linebacker, Sonny Styles. If he's still available, word is the team grabs him without hesitation. Earlier this week, Draft expert Todd McShay shared intel that head coach Dan Quinn see Styles as the perfect fit. Even if Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love is on the board too, Styles gets the nod. The first pick looks locked with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza heading to the Las Vegas Raiders, but after that, traits could shake everything. Um, fans and analysts are hyped because Linebacker isn't always a top priority, yet Styles brings rare upside. With veteran Bobby Wagner gone, the Commanders need a strong second level defender and Quinn values that enforcer rolled big time. Peters himself raved about Styles' talent and leadership at league meetings.

1:04New reports show Styles' stock rising fast, putting him on the New York Giants radar too. That means Washington might not get a shot if teams jump ahead. Skipping offense carries risk in a draft short on elite prospects, but Styles could transform their defense. Bottom line, it's anyone's guess if Styles sliced to seven, leaving Commanders fans on edge until draft night hits.