The Washington Commanders were determined to approach defense differently this season after having a disappointing unit in 2025. The first step was getting a new defensive coordinator, and they found that in Daronte Jones . A New Defensive Identity With Jones stepping in, the team is looking to build a more flexible defensive unit and move away from the predictable schemes they showed before every snap. Jones’ goal is to confuse quarterbacks by constantly changing formations and disguising players, keeping opposing offenses guessing. And that’s why Sonny Styles caught the eye of the Commanders' front office and was chosen with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Styles fits perfectly into Jones’ vision because he can play multiple positions. At Ohio State, Styles lined up at safety, linebacker, and even edge rusher. Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images While Washington officially lists him as a linebacker, with Jones, we can expect Styles to be much more than that.…