Overview
- Washington drafted Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles seventh overall on April 23 at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
- A new Sports Illustrated account says GM Adam Peters tracked Styles since his freshman season and leaned on Ohio State coordinator Matt Patricia’s endorsement of his communication and character.
- Commanders staff say combine interviews and a top‑30 visit reinforced that Styles was the “alpha” on a loaded Ohio State roster.
- An anonymous executive quoted by The Athletic compared him to Bobby Wagner and Brian Urlacher, citing rare size and speed.
- ESPN’s Ben Solak called him a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate if he earns heavy snaps over veterans Frankie Luvu and Leo Chenal.