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Dan Quinn's sights reportedly set on Ohio State star in 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching, and the Washington Commanders may target Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with their No. 7 pick. Draft analyst Todd McShay reports that Styles is highly regarded by Dan Quinn and likely won't be available beyond the fifth pick.
Key points
- 2026 NFL Draft is on April 23 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
- Washington Commanders have only six picks in the draft
- Sonny Styles is a top target for the Commanders at No. 7
- Todd McShay reports Styles may not be available beyond pick five
- Dan Quinn highly values Styles for the Commanders' needs
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The 2026 NFL Draft is three days away, and all 32 NFL teams are scrambling to finalize their draft boards ahead of the 8:00 p.m. EDT start time on April 23.
The Washington Commanders have a difficult draft ahead of themselves with only six picks through all seven rounds, and zero picks in rounds two and four. This makes their round-one and round-three picks incredibly important to get right. Draft analyst Todd McShay seems to have it on solid authority that if Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is there, he's the pick at No. 7.
"There are people who are of the belief that Sonny Styles is the guy," McShay says of the New York Giants. "And I can tell you this for a fact, if you want Sonny Styles, you gotta get him at five because he's not going six, unless Dallas were maybe to trade up there if that were their intention, and we'll get to all this later. But he's going seven, so I'll just tell you that right now. If Sonny Styles is sitting there for the Washington Commanders, I'm told on pretty damn good authority, Dan Quinn, that's his guy."
It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that Quinn feels this way about Styles. He fills a major need that the Commanders have right now, but one has to question if fellow Buckeye Carnell Tate is still on the board (which he will be), does this still stand true? Later in the show, McShay goes so far as to say that Styles is the pick over Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, so you would have to assume that Tate being there has no impact, if what the insiders are saying is accurate.
Either way, the Commanders will have some solid options to choose from at No. 7, and all of them have the ability to immediately improve the roster.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Dan Quinn reportedly wants Sonny Styles
Q&A
Why are the Washington Commanders interested in Sonny Styles for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Washington Commanders see Sonny Styles as a key player to fill a major need on their roster, making him a top target for their No. 7 pick.
What does Todd McShay say about Sonny Styles' draft position?
Todd McShay believes that Sonny Styles will be selected at No. 7 by the Washington Commanders and may not be available beyond the fifth pick.
Who else might the Commanders consider if Sonny Styles is unavailable?
If Sonny Styles is off the board, the Commanders might consider fellow Ohio State player Carnell Tate, although McShay suggests Styles remains the priority.
