""Washington is getting a heck of a football player. What I love about Sonny Styles is his versatility. He's a guy who played safety. He's very good in the passing game. He's got tremendous instincts, tremendous length. He can play in any and every down. I think he is going to be a superstar in this league, and I think Washington got a great one.""
"Styles adds to what looks like a very strong linebacker room, filled with more explosiveness, aggression, and dynamism than in years past. That is precisely what new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was looking for, and former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Kurt Warner added his name to the list of those who believe the Commanders may have something special on their hands."
"The reports around Styles were glowing. Teammates gushed about his football IQ, leadership, and pre-snap communication. Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia spent months talking with general manager Adam Peters about how best to utilize the second-level enforcer. And after a stroke of good fortune during the draft, he's now Washington's."
"Peters revealed that taking Styles was a straightforward exercise when he was still on the board. Washington's front-office leader didn't think there was much chance of that happening, but fortune favored the Commanders."
Sonny Styles was selected by the Washington Commanders with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and will wear No. 52 as a rookie. His arrival strengthens a linebacker group described as more explosive, aggressive, and dynamic than in previous years. Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones sought that type of second-level play, and Kurt Warner believes Styles has the versatility and instincts to excel immediately. Teammates praised his football IQ, leadership, and pre-snap communication. Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia worked with general manager Adam Peters on how to use him. Peters said the selection was straightforward once Styles remained available, and Washington’s good fortune delivered him.
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