1. Laremy Alexander Tunsil was born on August 2,1994 and is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.
33 Facts About Laremy Tunsil
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Laremy Tunsil played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Laremy Tunsil was born on August 2,1994, in Harvey, Louisiana.
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Laremy Tunsil grew up in Lake City, Florida, attending Columbia High School where he played football and competed in track and field as a shot putter.
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Laremy Tunsil was a two-time All-State offensive lineman for the Tigers football team.
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Laremy Tunsil had offers from every major BCS program, including every Southeastern Conference school.
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Laremy Tunsil made his announcement on National Signing Day on ESPNU, where he indeed committed to Ole Miss.
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Laremy Tunsil was one of only two true freshmen serving as his team's full-time starting left tackle, the other being Virginia Tech's Jonathan McLaughlin.
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Laremy Tunsil had his first start against Texas, competing against Longhorns defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat, who finished the game with only three tackles and no sacks.
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Laremy Tunsil earned SEC All-Freshman honors by the league's coaches, and first-team Freshman All-American honors by The Sporting News, after allowing only one sack throughout his freshman season.
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Laremy Tunsil was back in the starting line-up for the Peach Bowl, but fractured his fibula in the first half when quarterback Bo Wallace fell on the back of his right leg.
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In June 2015, before his junior season, Laremy Tunsil was accused by his stepfather, Lindsey Miller, of having accepted improper benefits from sports agents.
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Laremy Tunsil was suspended by the NCAA and missed the first seven games of the season.
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Shortly after Ole Miss's bowl game, Laremy Tunsil announced his decision to forgo his final college year and enter the 2016 NFL draft.
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The Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans, both in need of an offensive tackle, passed over Laremy Tunsil and chose Ronnie Stanley and Jack Conklin, respectively.
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Laremy Tunsil was the highest selected offensive lineman for the Dolphins since Jake Long went first overall in 2008, and the highest drafted Ole Miss player since linebacker Patrick Willis went 11th overall to the San Francisco 49ers in 2007.
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On May 6,2016, it was announced that Laremy Tunsil had signed a $12.45 million, four-year contract with the Dolphins.
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Laremy Tunsil helped the Dolphins to finish with the ninth best rushing offense in the league.
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Laremy Tunsil started 14 games at left tackle in 2019, earning his first trip to the Pro Bowl.
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Laremy Tunsil was ranked 66th by his fellow players on he NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
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Laremy Tunsil played in and started 14 games in the 2020 season.
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Laremy Tunsil earned his second Pro Bowl nomination in 2020.
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Laremy Tunsil was ranked 75th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.
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On October 16,2021, Laremy Tunsil was placed on injured reserve after undergoing thumb surgery.
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Laremy Tunsil was named to his third Pro Bowl for the 2022 season.
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Laremy Tunsil was ranked 85th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
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On March 19,2023, Laremy Tunsil signed a three year, $75 million contract extension with the Texans.
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Laremy Tunsil started in 14 games in the 2023 season.
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Laremy Tunsil missed three games early in the season due to a knee injury.
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Laremy Tunsil earned Pro Bowl honors for the fourth time in his career.
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Laremy Tunsil was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
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Laremy Tunsil was arrested on June 25,2015, on domestic violence charges in Oxford, Mississippi, after an altercation with his stepfather.
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Miller claimed the incident stemmed from an argument about Laremy Tunsil "riding around with agents," while others claimed Laremy Tunsil acted in defense of his mother.