As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, Mel Kiper's latest mock draft suggests a significant shift in team strategies. The Dallas Cowboys are projected to trade up to the No. 6 pick to select Sonny Styles, a linebacker from Ohio State, effectively jumping ahead of their division rivals, the Washington Commanders. Styles, who possesses both coverage skills and football IQ, is seen as a perfect fit for the Cowboys, who are in desperate need of linebacker support. Meanwhile, the Commanders, who hold the No. 7 pick, are expected to pivot and select Carnell Tate, also from Ohio State. Tate's impressive performance last season, averaging 17.2 yards per catch and scoring nine touchdowns, makes him a valuable addition to the Commanders' receiving corps, which currently relies heavily on Terry McLaurin. While this scenario could address the Commanders' offensive needs, it would be disappointing for them to see Styles, a player they could have drafted, end up with a rival team.