Commanders LB Sonny Styles is 'ridiculous,' says respected NFL voice
Greg Cosell is one of the NFL's most respected analysts. You should hear what he says about new Commanders LB Sonny Styles.
The Washington Commanders didn't waste much time when they were on the clock at the 2026 NFL Draft. It was the No. 7 overall pick, and the first of only six total picks in the draft.
General manager Adam Peters had to make the right choice; he didn't get another pick until round three. When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles was the pick, the entirety of Raise Hail Nation let out a collective breath, followed by a thrilled shout of excitement. Styles is not your typical linebacker in many ways, which is what drew criticism to the young player.
He started college as a safety and then switched to linebacker, giving some coaches and executives pause on drafting him, but longtime respected NFL analyst Greg Cosell has words for anyone talking down the Commanders ' first-round draft pick. Don’t let NFC East rivals talk down on the #Commanders Sonny Styles pick Here’s NFL Draft expert Greg Cosell on an Eagles podcast losing his mind over Sonny #RaiseHail pic. twitter.
com/OJCrRCns7Y — Full Command (@FullCommandShow) May 1, 2026 "His athletic testing was kind of ridiculous. I mean, the guy is 6'5, 244 (pounds) at the combine. Ran a 4.