Chig Okonkwo

Washington Commanders
Tight End #85

Personal

Age	26
Birthdate	September 8, 1999
Height	6'3"
Weight	238 lb

Draft

College	Maryland
Year	2022
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 143
Team	TEN

Fantasy Value

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Player News

Chig Okonkwo: Chig Okonkwo a Clear Breakout Candidate in Washington

When Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo agreed to a three-year deal with Washington in the opening days of free agency, he was viewed as one of the biggest winners of the early offseason. With Washington since spending a third-round pick on prototypical slot receiver Antonio Williams, a small amount of shine has come off the landing spot, but the talented fifth-year tight end still walks into the best situation of his young career. Okonkwo has never been on a team with a quarterback throwing for more than 3,200 yards or 15 touchdowns, numbers easily eclipsed as a rookie by 2024 first-round pick Jayden Daniels before injuries derailed his 2025 sophomore campaign. While a soon-to-be-31-year-old Terry McLaurin arguably represents the fiercest target competition Okonkwo has ever faced, the receiver depth behind him still ranks near the bottom of the league, even with the addition of Williams. With Okonkwo operating as the second or third option in what projects to be a highly competent offense, he could easily top his 56 receptions and 560 receiving yards from 2025, numbers that led a hapless Titans offense. At RotoBaller's dynasty TE17, the 26-year-old could still be undervalued with a ceiling capable of putting him just outside the top tiers of pass-catching tight ends.

May. 9, 2026 5:39 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2022	TEN	16	29	42	69.0	408	2	14.1	3	2	0.7	0	0
2023	TEN	16	49	70	70.0	464	1	9.5	2	6	3.0	0	0
2024	TEN	16	52	70	74.3	479	2	9.2	1	17	17.0	0	1
2025	TEN	16	54	74	73.0	558	2	10.3	0	0	0	0	0