Commanders Prioritize Defense, Eye Sonny Styles in Draft

0:00It's March 5th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Washington commanders are prioritizing their defense for the 2026 season after a rough stretch. They've hired Dorante Jones as the new defensive coordinator to replace Joe Whit Jr. and major roster shakeups are on the way, like releasing. Cornerback, Martian Latamore, and seeing veterans Bobby Wagner and Vaughan Miller hit free agency. With those gaps opening up, most Mott drafts send a defender to the commanders at their projected seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. This year's class is stacked with defensive prospects, so they should land solid talent no matter what. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Ohio State linebacker sunny styles as a top target. He's rising fast as a do-it-all leader who could anchor the middle, especially with Wagner turning 36 and likely moving on. All shines and coverage, tackling and even past rushing thanks to his safety background

1:01and field vision. In 2025, he posted 82 tackles, six and a half tackles for loss, one sack, and one interception. The year before, he had 100 tackles, ten and a half for loss, and six sacks en route to a national title. If they grab styles and add free agents, this revamped unit under Jones could quickly become a team strength again, setting up a brighter future. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com