Laremy Tunsil Leading Washington Commanders OL in 2026 and Beyond
Watch Tunsil in pass protection, and the first thing you notice is how little he moves. Not because he’s passive – because he doesn’t have to be. His punch timing is precise enough to neutralize the initial burst of a pass rusher before they can generate momentum, and his anchor is deep enough that pure power moves rarely move him off his spot. In 2025, he allowed just 15 total pressures across 802 snaps – a 1.9% pressure rate that ranked among the best in the entire NFL. Only two of those pressures became sacks. In 14 starts, he was essentially a wall.
On speed rushes, he mirrors edge defenders with lateral quickness that shouldn’t exist in a 313-pound man. On inside counter moves, his hand reset is quick enough to reestablish control before the rusher can turn the corner. Against Myles Garrett specifically, Tunsil has a documented track record of winning more battles than he loses, which is something very few left tackles in the NFL can say.
This is the part that doesn’t show up in any grade. When Tunsil got his extension done, one of the first things he talked about publicly wasn’t the money – it was Auburn. Every offseason, Tunsil trains with his personal offensive line coach, Dominic Studzinski, at a facility in Auburn, Alabama. This offseason, he opened the invitation to his teammates. Josh Conerly Jr., Washington’s first-round pick and the heir apparent at right tackle, is going. Brandon Coleman is going. Trent Scott called Tunsil directly to ask about making the trip.
That mentorship accelerates Washington’s timeline on the offensive line in a way that no draft pick or free agent signing can replicate. Conerly is learning from someone who has handled the best pass rushers in football for a decade. Coleman is learning what elite preparation looks like up close. The investment in Tunsil isn’t just about protecting Jayden Daniels in 2026 – it’s about building an offensive line that doesn’t need to be rebuilt again for years to come.
Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo ‘total opposite’ of Zach Ertz
With Zach Ertz aging, injured, and becoming a free agent, it was the right time to part ways with the veteran and bring in some youth. Okonkwo is a different breed of tight end, though, so 106.7 The Fan brought on ESPN’s Titans’ insider Turron Davenport to gain some insight.
“Well, I’ll tell you this, he’s the total opposite of Zach Ertz in that he’s gonna get you YAC. That’s one of his biggest specialties. He’s a guy, you know how they have the angry scepter metaphor? He has a series of angry runs, man…”
