Cardinals add TE Tip Reiman in 3rd round
The Arizona Cardinals selected Illinois tight end Tip Reiman in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 82 overall.
Reiman is one of the top blocking tight ends in the 2024 draft class.
He'll likely slot behind Trey McBride on the Cardinals' depth chart.
Reiman caught 41 passes for 420 yards and five touchdowns at Illinois.
Pre-draft profile
One of the biggest tight end prospects in this draft, Reiman brings an aggressive mentality and the ability to immediately contribute as a blocker. He regularly drove opposing players back or washed edge defenders down on run plays. The Illinois product is also an above-average pass-blocker, leveraging his frame to stay in front of rushers. He's unlikely to be a threat beyond the sticks thanks to a stiff upper body and a limited route tree, but he's effective on short routes against zone defenses. Reiman will need to improve his hand placement to become an even better blocker. Too often, his first contact comes near the outside of his assignment's pads rather than in their chest. Elevating his understanding of positioning and body control will also aid him in sustaining blocks against bigger NFL defenders.