Washington Commanders · Linebacker · #52
Sonny Styles
Sonny Styles is a 21-year-old linebacker wearing #52 for the Washington Commanders. Draft: Round 1, pick 7 in 2026 by Washington. Contract: Signed through 2029.
PositionLinebacker
Number#52
Age21
Height6' 5"
Weight243 lbs
CollegeOhio State
ContractThru 2029
2026 cap$6.8M
StatusActive roster
Contract
| Year | Base | Signing bonus | Roster bonus | Guaranteed | Cap number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $885K | $5.9M | $0 | $885K | $6.8M |
| 2027 | $1.1M | $5.9M | $1.5M | $2.6M | $8.5M |
| 2028 | $1.2M | $5.9M | $3.1M | $4.3M | $10.1M |
| 2029 | $1.3M | $5.9M | $4.7M | $6M | $11.8M |
If Washington moved on now
| Move | Dead money | Cap savings |
|---|---|---|
| Cut before June 1 | $37.2M | -$30.4M |
| Cut after June 1 | $19.6M | -$12.8M |
| Trade before June 1 | $23.5M | -$16.8M |
| Trade after June 1 | $5.9M | $885K |
Stats
2026 game log
| Date | Opp | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS | FUM | LST | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs SEA | W 33-31 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 20 | @ DAL | L 37-20 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | @ PHI | L 24-22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Season | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Snap counts
Draft and combine
DraftRound 1, pick 7 in 2026 by Washington
CollegeOhio State
Entered NFL2026
ExperienceRookie
Combine (2026)
Height6-5
Weight244
40-yard dash4.46
Vertical43.5
Broad jump134
3-cone7.09
Shuttle4.26
Fantasy
123Sleeper overall rank
LBFantasy positions
HealthyFantasy status
In the news
Sonny FAQ
What number does Sonny Styles wear?
Sonny Styles wears number 52 for the Washington Commanders.
How old is Sonny Styles?
Sonny Styles is 21 years old, born November 24, 2004.
When does Sonny Styles's contract end?
Sonny Styles is under contract with Washington through the 2029 season and is set to be a RFA after it. His 2026 cap number is $6,765,744.
When was Sonny Styles drafted?
Sonny Styles: Round 1, pick 7 in 2026 by Washington.
Where did Sonny Styles play college football?
Sonny Styles played college football at Ohio State.
