Sonny Styles talks about joining Commanders, picking No. 52, learning Daronte Jones’ defense and more.
Sonny Styles participation in his first NFL practice on Friday at Washington Commanders rookie minicamp.
Apr 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles during the NFL Draft prospects clinic at Hazelwood Green Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Sonny Styles is in the midst of some NFL firsts. The draft pick came first, made by Washington at No.
7 overall , followed by the adorned Commanders hat and the Roger Goodell hug. Then came the introductory press conference and Friday’s formally signed rookie contract . The first professional practice came later that afternoon, where he adorned the burgundy and gold No.
52 for the first time. “It just felt right,” Styles told on-site reporters during a Friday press conference . “It was like it was meant to be.
” Cornerback Mike Saniristil had the No. 0 he wore at Ohio State, but Styles didn’t ask for it. He wasn’t concerned much about that.