Who is Commanders LB Sonny Styles?
Sonny Styles began as a safety at Ohio State, later transitioning to linebacker. Here's more about the new Washington Commander.
Who is Sonny Styles? The Washington Commanders made Styles their 2026 first-round choice at No. 7 on Thursday night.
The former Ohio State Buckeye had been mocked to be selected in the top five, but fell to the Commanders at No. 7 when the Kansas City Chiefs traded up with Cleveland, passing the Commanders to draft the highest-rated corner, Monsoor Delane. Sonny Styles 43.
5" vertical 🔥🔥 #1 highest since 2003 for anyone 6'4"+ #1 highest since 2003 for anyone 240+ lbs FREAK!! pic. twitter.
com/mNXIDr5OLc — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) February 26, 2026 Here are some interesting facts about the newest Commander's linebacker selected Thursday by GM Adam Peters. Styles vaulted up draft boards with his eyebrow-raising Combine performance. At 6’5 | 244 pounds, Styles recorded an 11'2" broad jump (T-4th all-time)* 43.