Washington Commanders Draft Sonny Styles

0:00On April 26th, Washington commanders finally got their guy in the 2026 NFL draft, picking Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles 7th overall. The Tennessee Titans passed at number 4, and the New York Giants skipped him at 5, clearing the path for Washington to grab the 21-year-old All-American Defender they wanted all along. Stiles had called his shot way before Commissioner Roger Gadell made it official, that same morning, while getting a fresh cut, he straight up predicted the commanders would take him, trusting his instincts completely. When his name got called, emotions ran high on both sides, with Stiles fired up about joining the squad. He even let head coach Dan Quinno, they'd link up real soon after the pick. His gut feeling paid off big time, proving he wasn't just talking for show. The team had their eyes on him through the whole draft process, making this a dream fit. The Washington heads into the future, with a coveted playmaker locked in, setting the stage for some serious defensive upgrades.

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