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Washington Commanders

Sonny Styles

LBOhio State
GradeB+

After converting from safety to linebacker before the 2024 season, Styles became one of the best second-level defenders in the country. Over the past two years, Styles has amassed 17 tackles for loss and seven sacks while showing tremendous versatility in coverage and against the run. At 244 pounds, Styles ran a blazing 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine, showing his elite athleticism.

How he fits with the Commanders: Styles gives defensive-minded coach Dan Quinn his man in the middle with Bobby Wagner still a free agent. Either way, Styles is the future behind a defensive line that now includes a $100 million man in Odafe Oweh and star defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne.

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