Commanders Snag All-Pro Linebacker Styles

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Washington commanders snagged the number 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft after a rough 2025 season left them, needing a boost. They went all in on Ohio State linebacker Sunny Styles, handing him an A-plus grade right out the gate for his all pro upside. Coming off a defense that leaked points like a sieve last year, this pick hits right at their biggest hole. Styles shines in coverage and tackling in open space, and Scouts say he'll only get sharper at a reading place. Fans and analysts are buzzing, with some calling it a steal since 16s passed on him. Many wondered if a top 10 linebacker could deliver elite value, but the early word is, he's built for that exact role. They also locked in the third rounder at number 71, a fifth at number 147. Two sixth round picks at number 100. 87 in number two on nine from San Francisco, plus a seventh at number 223.

1:02Plenty of ammo to build depth. With Styles anchoring the middle, the commanders are positioning for a defensive turnaround that could flip their fortunes next season.