The Washington Commanders have officially inked first-round draft selection Sonny Styles to a four-year rookie contract, the team announced on Friday.
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles is selected by the Washington Commanders as the number seven pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Styles, chosen seventh overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, will earn a fully guaranteed $37.2 million, which includes a $23.5 million signing bonus. The deal also features a fifth-year team option.
In addition to Styles, the Commanders finalized contracts for the rest of their draft class: Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams (third round), Tennessee defensive end Joshua Josephs (fifth), Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (sixth), Michigan State center Matt Gulbin (sixth), and Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (seventh).
A converted safety now playing linebacker, Styles posted 82 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss across 14 games last season at Ohio State, earning first-team All-America honors. Over 53 career games with the Buckeyes, he accumulated 244 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
