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A recently drafted former Illinois Football star is Getting PAID according to posts about his recently released contract

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Illinois Football: Tip Reiman Getting PAID
Rookie TE Tip Reiman, an Arizona Cardinals third round pick, speaks to the media at Cardinals training facility on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Illinois Football: Tip Reiman Getting PAID

Contracts for drafted players, as well as undrafted free agents, are a go and a former Illini is getting his skin in the game. Tip Reiman was selected 82nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2024 NFL draft. A truly fascinating storyline from a former walk-on at the University of Illinois. The Sioux Falls native grinded his way up the depth chart in Champaign, to eventually become a starter and team captain for Illinois Football in 2023. After a stand-out NFL draft combine performance, analysts and scouts were highly impressed with the intangibles that Tip can bring to the table. Of course, there is a long road of development ahead for the young man. However, history shows that Reiman will find a way to create value in his play and become a productive part of an offense.

According to NFL analyst Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) the former Illini tight-end has earned quite the haul. Wilson states that Tip will receive $5,789,000, including a $1.03 million dollar signing bonus. Certainly, a heck of a start to the career of a 22-year-old, who previously walked on for the Lovie Smiths staff.

 

 

Combine Evaluation

Per Alex Kyi – During the actual combine, Tip was extremely impressive. His hand size and arm length were highly rated amongst tight-ends. Additionally, he ran a super impressive 4.64 40-yard dash. Unofficially, he scored an unofficial 9.93 RAS (relative athletic score) out of 10. That score is 9th amongst tight-ends in the draft. Tip was an impressive blocker as an Illini and that should turn some heads in the NFL. He may struggle as a pass-catcher and route runner, but there is zero doubt that he is an elite blocker.

 



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Kirkland is an expert source for Illinois athletics news. He is the lead Football analyst at Armchair Illini and has been featured in top media publications like Bleacher Report, Yard Barker, Autograph, Newsbreak, CBS Sports and more.

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