Commanders Snag Linebacker Styles, Pass on Delane

0:00On April 28, in the 2026 NFL draft, the Washington commanders sat at the seventh overall pick, eyeing their options after running back. Jeremiah Love and wide receiver Carnell Tate went in the top four spots. General manager Adam Peters had no extra picks to trade up, but when linebacker sunny styles became available, they pounced without hesitation. Speculation had linked the commanders to cornerback Mansor Delane, but the Kansas City Chiefs jumped in with a trade to the sixth spot and snatched. Him instead. That move cleared the path for Washington to grab styles, their top target all along. Delane didn't hold back during his intro presser with the Chiefs, throwing shade at Peters by saying the GM was a bit too slow and he was glad Kansas. City grabbed their dog. It sounds like the former LSU star figured Washington was coming for him right behind. Peters and head coach Dan Quinn had hyped styles non-stop in the lead up, and the team passed on cornerbacks with all five of their later picks. Showing where their priorities lay, Delane's a stud, no doubt,

1:03but styles was the perfect fit. Bottom line, the commanders landed their guy without drama, and any extra fire Delane brings next match-up won't change that draft room win.