Washington Commanders Draft Sonny Styles

0:00On April 24th, Washington Commander's GM Adam Peters pulled off a bold move, drafting Ohio State linebacker Sunny Styles and number 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Styles, a former safety-turned-dominant second-level defender, fits right into their rebuild with his rare mix of size and speed. After trading for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laramie Tuncil last year, Peters had slim pickings at the top of the draft, but Styles unexpectedly slid right to them, letting the team grab a blue-chip talent without forcing a reach. Fans had mixed feelings, with some pushing for other positions, but an Ohio State insider hails it as a grand slam. Styles matches with defensive coordinator Dorante Jones once, versatility to plug run gaps and shadow passes. Diving into his stats, this 6 foot 5, 244 pound free clocks of 4.46 in the 40-yard dash and leaps. 43.5 inches vertically. Analysts say he's elite, maybe

1:02the draft's top linebacker if not for stiff competition. Head coach Dan Quinn now has a cornerstone for his defense, and as Styles hits the ground running like projected, Washington's turnaround gains. Serious momentum.