Ohio State's Sonny Styles to Washington Commanders in Mock Draft

0:00It's April 7th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. Ohio's Dave Buckeyes are looking stacked for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Edge R Usher Avril Reese could go super early, maybe to the New York Jets at number 2, or the Arizona Cardinals at number 3. Then you got Y Receiver Carnotate and Safety, Caleb Downes projected early on day 1, with defensive tackle Kate and McDonald likely closing out. Linebacker Sonny Stiles is generating serious hype after turning heads at the Scouting Combine in February and March. NFL insiders are buzzing about his top 10 potential thanks to his sidelines to sideline speed and athleticism. Stiles put up 77 tackles last season, ran a smooth 446 in the 40 yard dash and lead to 43 and a half inches. Vertically, that combo has scouts comparing him to elite linebackers like Fred Warner. ESPN's Peter Schrager dropped a fresh mock draft from the

1:00league's annual meetings last week, sending styles to the Washington commanders at number. Seven, their defense gave up six yards per play in 2025. One of the leagues worst and new GM Adam Peters knows exactly the traits that make Warner shine from his San Francisco days. Commanders head into year three under Dan Quinn, needing defensive help after a down year with injuries. They hit the NFC championship in 20 24, but slipped back. Landing styles here could give them an instant starter with Pro Bowl upside, setting up a big bounce back.