Commanders' Sonny Styles plays Knockout for best NFL linebacker ever
Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles participated in a 'Knockout' game to determine the greatest NFL linebacker of all time. He evaluated legendary players through a series of head-to-head matchups, ultimately selecting Dick Butkus as the top linebacker. The exercise highlighted Styles' knowledge of NFL history despite his young age and ongoing development as a linebacker.
- ▪Sonny Styles was drafted by the Washington Commanders with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪Styles played a 'Knockout' game with Daily Mail Sports to determine the greatest NFL linebacker, choosing Dick Butkus as the winner.
- ▪He initially selected Ray Lewis over Butkus but changed his final decision, citing Butkus's pioneering impact on the linebacker position.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:03:09 +0000 |
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