Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Laremy Tunsil

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 18, 2025

How Laremy Tunsil built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Laremy Tunsil is an American NFL offensive tackle currently playing for the Washington Commanders. He played college football at Ole Miss and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. In 2019, he was traded to the Houston Texans where he earned five Pro Bowl selections. He was then traded to the Washington Commanders in 2025.

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2007: Highest-drafted Ole Miss player

In 2016 Laremy Tunsil became the highest-drafted Ole Miss player since linebacker Patrick Willis was drafted in 2007.

2008: Highest selected offensive lineman

In 2016 Laremy Tunsil was the highest selected offensive lineman since Jake Long was drafted in 2008.

2012: College recruiting

In 2012, Laremy Tunsil hoped to start as a true freshman at left tackle like John Theus did for the Georgia Bulldogs.

2013: Freshman Season at Ole Miss

In 2013, Laremy Tunsil played every game for Ole Miss, starting all but four. Following the Rebels' victory over Arkansas, Tunsil was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. He earned SEC All-Freshman honors and first-team Freshman All-American honors by The Sporting News, after allowing only one sack.

2013: U.S. Army All-American Bowl

In 2013, Laremy Tunsil played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after his senior year at Columbia High School.

2013: Committed to Ole Miss

On National Signing Day in 2013, Laremy Tunsil announced on ESPNU that he committed to Ole Miss.

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April 28, 2016: Drafted by the Miami Dolphins

On April 28, 2016, Laremy Tunsil was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 13th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

May 6, 2016: Signed with the Miami Dolphins

On May 6, 2016, Laremy Tunsil signed a four-year, $12.45 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

2016: Entering the NFL Draft

In 2016, Laremy Tunsil decided to enter the NFL draft, forgoing his final college year. Mock drafts initially projected him as the No. 1 overall pick.

2016: Drafted by Miami Dolphins

In 2016, Laremy Tunsil was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

2017: Started 15 games

In the 2017 season, Tunsil appeared in and started 15 games for the Dolphins at the left tackle position.

2018: Started 15 games

In the 2018 season, Tunsil appeared in and started 15 games for the Dolphins.

April 18, 2019: Fifth-year option picked up

On April 18, 2019, the Miami Dolphins exercised the fifth-year option on Laremy Tunsil's contract.

August 31, 2019: Traded to Houston Texans

On August 31, 2019, Laremy Tunsil was traded by the Miami Dolphins to the Houston Texans along with Kenny Stills and draft picks, in exchange for draft picks and players.

2019: Traded to Houston Texans

In 2019, Laremy Tunsil was traded to the Houston Texans, where he made five Pro Bowls.

April 24, 2020: Contract extension with Texans

On April 24, 2020, Laremy Tunsil signed a three-year, $66 million contract extension with the Houston Texans, becoming the highest-paid offensive lineman in terms of annual value.

2021: Draft pick traded to Bengals

In 2021, a draft pick that was part of the trade to the Houston Texans went to the Cincinnati Bengals.

2022: Started all 17 games

During the 2022 season, Laremy Tunsil started in all 17 games and was named to his third Pro Bowl.

March 19, 2023: Signed Contract Extension with Texans

On March 19, 2023, Laremy Tunsil signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension with the Houston Texans.

2024: Started All Games, Earned Pro Bowl Nomination

In the 2024 season, Laremy Tunsil started in all 17 regular season games and both of the Texans' postseason games, earning a fifth Pro Bowl nomination.