DAVIE — Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil has one year left on his rookie contract, and the club will also have a fifth-year option available.

So while there is no rush to get a Tunsil deal done, locking up one of the most important cornerstones of the franchise early would be a plus.

And guess what? Tunsil would love to sign with Miami long-term.

"I would love that," Tunsil said Thursday, after the first Dolphins training camp practice of the summer. "I would love to be with one organization for the rest of my career."

The Dolphins lucked out in 2016, when Tunsil slid to 13th overall after a negative video was leaked the first day of the NFL Draft. He is now the lynch pin of Miami's offensive line, cited by quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Thursday as a player he clearly trusts.

Tunsil, 24, emerged as a Pro Bowl-caliber player last season and has 44 career starts.

"Year 4 is more of a leadership standpoint," Tunsil said. "That's one thing I've got to learn and take that role. It's day by day."

But what about the new mega-deal he's sure to secure?

"That's not a concern for me right now," Tunsil said. "I'm trying to be the best I can be. I want to help the team any way I can and keep it going day by day."

It seems obvious any talk of an extension would have to be in the range of $15 million a season, or more. Nate Solder of the Giants makes $15.5 million per season and Taylor Lewan of the Titans is the highest-paid, at $16 million.

"Day by day, man," Tunsil said. "We'll see. I'm letting my actions talk."

Tunsil said he focused on conditioning, particularly running, this off-season. He believes he is still learning and growing, physically and mentally.

Tunsil also isn't too concerned with consensus belief Miami will be terrible.

"I love being the underdog," Tunsil said. "I love it. Let's keep going. We don't need no attention. Let's get it out the mud. Let's keep working on the low."

Miami needs more players like Tunsil and star cornerback Xavien Howard, in order to compete in the future.

It stands to reason that at some point, Tunsil will be taken care of by the club.

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