Washington Commanders draft Sonny Styles, Ken Norton Jr. expresses excitement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Washington Commanders selected linebacker Sonny Styles with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Ken Norton Jr., the linebacker coach, reacted with enthusiasm, expressing disbelief that Styles was available. Norton described Styles as 'perfect' for the team, noting his physical attributes and impressive performance at Ohio State and the NFL combine. As Norton prepares to coach Styles, excitement builds around his potential contribution to the team.
- •Sonny Styles drafted at No. 7 by the Washington Commanders
- •Ken Norton Jr. expressed excitement about the selection
- •Styles ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL combine
- •He was an All-American at Ohio State
- •Norton referred to Styles as 'perfect' for the team
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders' assistant can't contain his excitement about Sonny Styles
"Ken Norton Jr. had a hilarious reaction to when he learned the Commanders were about to draft Sonny Styles.
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