Illinois tight end Tip Reiman says he’s sticking with a decision to leave college football despite not being a projected draft pick by any major news outlet.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyist
December 15, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Tip Reiman has simply not allowed himself a fall-back option to return to college football.
The 22-year-old Illinois tight end has seen his college career end and says he’s not allowing himself to use his last year of eligibility with the Illini football program to be a safety net option if he’s not projected to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The deadline to submit or remove your name from consideration for this year’s draft is Jan. 15. However, Reiman will be on the list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2024 NFL Draft to be sent to clubs on Jan. 19.