Ohio State All-American will visit Commanders

Who will the Washington Commanders take at No. 7 overall in next month’s 2026 NFL Draft? The Commanders are in a good position, considering the players who could be available match their remaining needs.

One player often linked to Washington throughout the pre-draft process has been Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder is almost a perfect prospect. What’s Styles’ biggest weakness? He doesn’t play what the NFL considers a premium position, as an off-ball linebacker.

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Who cares? Styles is an elite prospect. He possesses size, ridiculous athleticism, top-notch football instincts, intelligence, a hard-hitter, versatility, a high football IQ, high character, and he’s also the son of a former NFL linebacker.

So, why wouldn’t Washington be interested in Styles? The Commanders were present at Ohio State’s pro day on Wednesday and spoke with Styles. On Thursday, in an appearance on “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams, Styles confirmed he has an upcoming pre-draft (top 30) visit with Washington.

“I have met with the Jets, and I’ll be meeting with the Cowboys and Commanders,” Styles said.

Dallas probably shouldn’t get too attached to Styles, because he’s not making it outside the top 10.

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There’s a real possibility that Styles goes inside the top five. The New York Giants, who have the No. 5 overall pick, are often mentioned as a possibility for Styles. If he makes it to the Commanders at No. 7, GM Adam Peters could be deciding between Styles or an offensive player. That’s a pretty good spot to be in.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Ohio State LB Sonny Styles to visit