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Sonny Styles Shines Early for Commanders
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Sonny Styles, the Washington Commanders’ seventh-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is already turning heads with his elite athleticism, relentless work ethic, and surprising maturity. Position coach Ken Norton Jr. is stunned Styles was even available at that high pick, calling the moment “pandemonium” — and says Styles has already exceeded expectations. Standing 6’5” and 243 pounds with blazing speed and instincts, Styles is being hailed as the ideal tough, physical linebacker. With veteran Bobby Wagner gone, Styles is poised to become a cornerstone, though his path to stardom requires focused development. As minicamp looms, the Commanders are banking on him becoming a versatile, three-down playmaker — and the hype train is just getting started. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/54304c527f2533b2