Get NFL prospect scouting reports, live grades and team breakdowns in SI’s draft tracker. For some players, the 2026 NFL draft is a chance to follow in the footsteps of their relatives. A handful of players picked in ’26 have family ties to the league, or in some cases, other professional sports leagues. Most notably, Commanders No.7 pick Sonny Styles is the son of former NFL linebacker Lorenzo Styles. Sonny's older brother Lorenzo Jr. was also drafted this year, though he had to wait until Day 3 to hear his name called. Let’s take a look at all the '26 draft picks with ties to former or current NFL players––many of whom wound up being selected by teams in the NFC South. Sonny Styles, LB, Washington Commanders (pick No. 7) Sonny Styles, standout linebacker out of Ohio State, is the son of former Rams and Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Styles, who was a third-round pick in 1995. Sonny’s brother, Lorenzo Jr., is also a ‘26 draft prospect, who heard his name called on Day 3. Caleb Downs, S, Dallas Cowboys (pick No.…