**1\. Sonny Styles' athleticism.**
The first six picks of the draft fell in such a way that the Commanders had their pick of some of the best defenders in the class. They ultimately chose Styles -- something general manager Adam Peters said was an easy decision -- not just for his knowledge and leadership skills, but also for his elite athleticism that is rarely found at his position.
Friday's practice will be the first chance to see some of that in action.
Styles recorded a 9.99 Relative Athletic Score, shattering records with a 43.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump. High athletic numbers don't always equate to on-field success, but traits like speed, burst and explosiveness have a history of translating to the modern game. It will be important to see how Styles runs through individual drills, which is admittedly a low bar, but it will offer a glimpse into his athletic traits and how they stand out from his peers.
There's a chance Styles will get some work in seven-on-seven drills, which the team normally runs near the end of rookie minicamp practices. To be clear, there won't be any contact here, either, but it will show a bit of how Styles can work in coverage. This was a key part of Styles' evaluation during the draft process, as his ability to run sideline-to-sideline with urgency and quickness was touted by the Commanders' front office. The Commanders' linebackers struggled with this last season, and having someone who can cover running backs, tight ends and slot receivers would be a boon for the unit.