Commanders' Sonny Styles reveals unique reason why he chose new number
Sonny Styles with the perfect answer on why he chose No. 52.
Every year, fans are excited to learn which jersey numbers their rookie class will wear, especially the first-round picks. Jersey numbers became even more exciting recently, as there are virtually no restrictions on which numbers players can wear. For the Washington Commanders , the excitement centered around No.
7 overall pick, linebacker Sonny Styles. The mystery ended Thursday, when Washington revealed jersey numbers for its six 2026 NFL Draft picks. Styles, who began his college career in the No.
6 jersey at Ohio State, wore the "Block 0" for the Buckeyes in 2025. The No. 0 jersey is occupied by cornerback Mike Sainristil with the Commanders .
So, instead of going for No. 6, Styles chose a traditional linebacker number: 52. Why did Styles choose No.