Take a look at Laremy Tunsil, the OT from Ole Miss in action.
Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) blocks Arkansas players during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Arkansas beat No. 19 Mississippi 53-52 in overtime. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2014, file photo, Mississippi offensive linesman Laremy Tunsil (78) steps into his blocking stance during pre-game warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. The Rebels have rocketed from an SEC afterthought to the No. 3 team in the country by bringing in better talent, starting with a talented sophomore class that includes Robert Nkemdiche, Laquon Treadwell and Tunsil. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) blocks Mississippi State defensive lineman Ryan Brown (48) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. No. 18 Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2015, file photo, Texas A&M defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) is locked up by Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. Some of the Southeastern Conferences best players this season are Vadal Alexander, Ryan Kelly and Laremy Tunsil. If one or more of those names doesnt ring a bell, thats not surprising. They are part of an obscure group to most fans, but well-known to teammates, opponents and coaches.The three critical players are offensive linemen _ college footballs anonymous units that clear the way for more well-known players. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) loosens up prior to his team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Tunsil was making his first start for the season having served a seven game suspension. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) lines up in position during an NCAA college football game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won 10-7. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Mississippi offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) carries for a touchdown in the first half of the Sugar Bowl college football game against Oklahoma State in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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We continue the series with a scouting report of Ole Miss OT Laremy Tunsil.
Name: Laremy Tunsil
School: Ole Miss
Height: 6-5
Weight: 310 pounds
Position: OT
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Few offensive line prospects have received more pre-draft praise in recent seasons than Laremy Tunsil. After all, it's not every year that 6-5, 310-pound tackles with his type of elite athleticism and nimble feet are available.
As such, many pundits consider the Ole Miss tackle the prohibitive favorite to be selected first overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Tunsil uses his lateral quickness and quick-twitch movements to seal speed rushers off the edge, particularly with a terrific kick step. Scouts drooled over his 34 ¼-inch arm and 10-inch hand measurements at the Combine, and he used them to repeatedly jolt defenders back at Ole Miss. Able to change directions on a dime, Tunsil is most revered for his pass blocking ability. However, he also has impressive range as a run blocker with a penchant for eliminating defenders at the second level.
Some would like to see more pure power out of the tackle, but they believe that will come under proper tutelage in an NFL strength and conditioning program. Overall, Tunsil boasts a rare athletic skill set for a massive tackle with the potential to be a cornerstone of an offense from day one.
The opinions, analysis and/or speculation expressed above do not represent the opinions or policies of the San Diego Chargers' front office staff, coaches or executives.
