Chig Okonkwo is the Washington Commanders number 85 tight end, a 4-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game across 4 appearances, which ranks him 31st among tight ends in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
Chig Okonkwo finished 2026 with 15 receptions for 150 yards and 0 touchdowns. He drew 20 targets, a workload that anchors his weekly floor without quite hitting alpha status.
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