Sports Illustrated fantasy football analyst Michael Fabiano identified a few tight ends who might be a steal in fantasy drafts based on their current average draft position (ADP). Washington Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo was one of the players who made the list. Fabiano said:
“Okonkwo never averaged more than 7.3 points per game in his four seasons with the Titans, but landing in Washington could make him more relevant in fantasy leagues. Jayden Daniels always liked to throw the ball to Zach Ertz, who Okonkwo will replace, and the Commanders aren’t exactly flush with reliable receivers behind Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. This makes Chig a nice late-round dart throw.”
Tight end is always the hardest position to draft in fantasy football. There are a few elite players. But, if you are unable to get one of those elite tight ends, it can be difficult to find someone to fill the void. According to Fabiano, Okonkwo, whose ADP places him as the No. 16 tight end to come off the board, could be a steal.
The former fourth-round pick out of Maryland spent his first four years in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. He played in every game for the Titans, though he never surpassed 600 receiving yards and has eight touchdowns over four seasons. However, as Fabiano points out, the change in scenery could change Okonkwo’s fantasy outlook.
Ertz was a decent fantasy tight end in his own right during his two seasons with the Commanders, especially in 2024 when he had seven touchdowns. That could certainly be Okonkwo this season, although the ability to start him may depend on the matchup. One game to watch later in the season is when Washington faces the Cincinnati Bengals in late November. The Bengals were incredibly bad against tight ends last year, and if that trend continues this season, the Cincinnati game could be a breakout performance for Okonkwo.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders TE named as a potential fantasy football steal