2022 NFL Draft: Contract details released for Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens
Former Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum became the 25th overall pick in first round of the 2022 NFL Draft when the Baltimore Ravens selected him with their second pick of the night. A lifelong dream now turns into generational wealth as Spotrac revealed the details of his rookie deal with the team.
According to Spotrac, Tyler Linderbaum should sign a four-year with the Baltimore Ravens worth $13.2 million after his selection. The deal would also include an $6.8 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option, as all first-round picks do.
The deal is also fully guaranteed and includes a 2022 cap hit of just $2.4 million.
At 6-foot-2, 296-pounds, Tyler Linderbaum entered the 2022 NFL Draft after winning the Rimington Trophy, awarded to the best center in college football, along with All-Big Ten and All-American honors. Although offensive lineman do not fill the stat sheet, his wrestling background and national recognition make him a fan favorite on the inside.
A former three-star plus recruit in the class of 2018, he was the No. 458 overall player in the nation per the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average. The Solon, Iowa native also ranked as the No. 46 defensive lineman at the time and No. 2 player in his home state after playing at Solon High School.
More about Tyler Linderbaum
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein broke down what Tyler Linderbaum can bring to the NFL in his recent scout of the offensive lineman’s draft profile. The analyst compared the Iowa product to perineal Pro Bowl and All-Pro offensive lineman Jason Kelce.
The NFL.com scout pointed out that while he does not possess elite size, he makes up for it with his positioning and quickness on the line to create holes in the run game.
“Linderbaum has Pro Bowl potential but needs to be matched with a move-based rushing attack,” wrote Zierlein. “He has the foot quickness and GPS to consistently find top positioning in the first phase of the block. He plays with leverage and body control to sustain and keep the running lane open.”