Commanders' Sonny Styles plays Knockout for best NFL linebacker ever
Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles played Knockout to determine the greatest NFL linebacker of all time.
The Washington Commanders ' defense has a whole new look in 2026. General manager Adam Peters made some moves in free agency to help bolster the defensive line and set the edge, but perhaps the best thing he did was draft Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Styles is an incredibly versatile player who has a nose for finding the ball. He is a solid tackler, can break up passes, and has the ability to sniff out a play with quickness. Originally a safety, once Ohio State realized his frame and athleticism were better suited closer to the box, they moved him into the linebacker position.
Styles never faltered, despite still learning the ins and outs of being an elite linebacker. Learning the position doesn't have any bearing on his knowledge of past players, though. Styles played Knockout with Daily Mail Sports this week to determine the greatest NFL linebacker of all time, and it's clear he knows his history.
#Commanders LB Sonny Styles playing knockout on the greatest NFL linebacker of all time šæ (š„: @MailSport ) pic. twitter. com/dSnQZEEQZZ ā brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) April 27, 2026 First up: Ray Lewis or Junior Seau?