Commanders Snag Sonny Styles

0:00On April 24th, Washington Commanders made a huge move, grabbing Ohio State Linebacker sunny styles with the seventh overall pick on day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5, 244-pound beast, fell right into their lap after pre-draft buzz had impegged even higher. Early Mox had style sliding into the top 5, but GM Adam Peters didn't hesitate, jumping on him the second he was on the board. It's a steal for Washington, filling a key defensive spot with a proven playmaker. Style starred his Buckeyes career as safety, before flipping to linebacker in 2024, anchoring the defense as a three-year starter. Over his last two seasons, he racked up 182 tackles, 17 for loss, 7 sacks, one pick, and eight passes knocked down, dude, was everywhere. His 2025 highlights at Ohio State showed why he's elite, dominating gains with speed and power that scouts couldn't ignore. Teams are already talking about his fit in Washington's scheme.

1:03Commanders fans are hyped, and styles looks primed to hit the ground running in the pros. Keep an eye on this one as training camp heats up. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.