""Looking at this, we wanted to get the best player. We didn't want to draft for need, and we felt the best player staring us in the face was a linebacker. A lot of guys try to sell themselves, and rightfully so. It's a job interview. But he was very real and very comfortable in what he said. It gives you confidence he's going to do everything he can to be great for us.""
""Not many thought he would make it to No. 7, but the choices of others were Washington's gain. Peters also got the opportunity to draft the best available prospect, which was always his primary objective.""
The Washington Commanders selected linebacker Sonny Styles with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after a series of favorable events. General manager Adam Peters was impressed by Styles' athleticism and demeanor during evaluations. The team aimed to draft the best player available rather than filling a specific need. This selection aligns with the Commanders' offseason focus on strengthening their defense, adding to their existing linebacker depth, which includes Frankie Luvu, Leo Chenal, and Jordan Magee.
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