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The Washington Commanders Select Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State in the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Washington Commanders selected linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Styles signed a 4-year contract worth $37.78 million, including a $23.94 million signing bonus.
Key points
- Washington Commanders selected Sonny Styles with the 7th pick
- Sonny Styles is a linebacker from Ohio State
- Styles signed a 4-year contract worth $37.78 million
- The contract includes a $23.94 million signing bonus
- Styles will have a $6.87 million cap hit for 2026
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Q&A
What is Sonny Styles' contract details with the Washington Commanders?
Sonny Styles signed a 4-year contract worth $37,780,230, which includes a signing bonus of $23,936,532.
What position does Sonny Styles play and where did he play college football?
Sonny Styles plays linebacker and played college football at Ohio State.
Who was the defensive coordinator that expressed interest in Sonny Styles?
Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was reportedly very high on Sonny Styles.
