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

You can see where his value compares to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.

Player News

Chig Okonkwo: Chig Okonkwo Could Still Be Undervalued Despite Calls for a Breakout

Even before signing a three-year, $27 million contract with the Washington Commanders, tight end Chig Okonkwo was a popular breakout candidate as he hit free agency after four promising seasons with the Tennessee Titans. Despite never finishing higher than TE22 in Half-PPR formats, Okonkwo's 4.52 speed and ability to gain yards after the catch are rare for the position, and many fantasy managers were banking on an improved situation where his skills could be put on display with regularity. He appears to have found that with the Commanders. When quarterback Jayden Daniels was fully healthy in 2024, his 78.2% on-target throw rate ranked 12th in the league as a rookie. Okonkwo never saw a quarterback finish inside the top 25 in that regard during his time in Tennessee, but he was still able to top 50 receptions in each of the last three seasons. The Commanders are expected to add pass-catchers in the upcoming NFL Draft, but as it currently stands, the talent gap between eight-year veteran Terry McLaurin and the rest of the room is notable, providing Okonkwo plenty of space to slide in as the secondary option in the passing game. He is currently TE20 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings, but it's extremely possible he is still being slept on.

Apr. 18, 2026 5:14 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