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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Tremaine Edmunds
Summary
Every defensive coordinator dreams of having an athlete like Styles in the middle of their defense. He has the frame of a defensive end, movement skills of a cornerback and tackles better than anyone else in the draft class. There isn’t an aspect of defense where you feel like you have to hide him. The scary thing is, as someone who only switched to linebacker in 2024, Styles’ instincts should only get better.
About
- 2025: Second-team All-American
- 2024: One of three FBS players with 100+ tackles, 10+ TFL, 5+ sacks and 5+ PD
Strengths
- Wingspan to shut down throwing windows.
- Range to go sideline to sideline or run the deep middle with ease.
- Physical, relentless tackler; rarely misses one-on-one.
Weaknesses
- Average at reading keys; needs more reps.
- Below-average ball production for a top-flight prospect.
- Undeveloped skills taking on blocks as a blitzer.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
- Vertical jump: 43.5 inches
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.26 seconds
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 2 inches
Top Sonny Styles News
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Commanders' Sonny Styles: Lands with Commanders
The Commanders selected Styles in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, seventh overall.
Styles (6-foot-5, 244 pounds) is a remarkable athlete even by Ohio State standards, boasting a frame massive by linebacker standards yet the easy, gliding athleticism of a cornerback (4.46-second 40-yard dash, 43.5-inch vertical jump). He might be a slight tweener in that he looks like a brute yet plays a game closer to a finesse style type, but there is almost certainly plenty of ways Styles can help the Washington defense. Styles has a history of playing both safety and linebacker, which highlights his rare upside in coverage especially. The versatile defender can probably offer the Commanders quality reps from linebacker, rover and even nickel corner spots.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 243 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pickerington, OH |
| Age: 21 |