Commanders Draft Sonny Styles: New Defensive Leader

0:00On April 24th, Washington Commanders just snagged Ohio State Linebacker sunny styles with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This guy is an absolute athletic monster, ready to lock down the defense right away. Under new defensive coordinator Durante Jones, they're rebuilding that unit from the ground up, and styles fit perfect as a cornerstone piece. Bobby Wagner, the future Hall of Famer who capped in the defense these past two seasons, didn't get resigned, so the Green Dot leadership spot is, wide open for a fresh face. Style started as a safety before switching to linebacker, and with his size, he can even slide to the edge when needed, bringing that versatility, the. Commanders crave. Big opportunity ahead for him in DC, and this pick signals they're all in on turning that defense into a force next season. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.