The Iowa Hawkeyes are a direct pipeline of talent from Iowa City to the NFL and it may have never been stronger than it is right now. Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes have top-tier talent littered among the entire league right now.
One of the very best to come from Iowa is Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs. The former Iowa Hawkeye has been a staple of excellence since he joined the NFL and his new contract is proof of that.
Tristan Wirfs and the Buccaneers came to an agreement to keep him in Tampa long-term. He signed a five-year deal worth $140.63 million dollars. This deal makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
Sources: Buccaneers and three-time Pro-Bowl OT Tristan Wirfs reached agreement on a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension that now makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Wirfs was in the final year of a contract scheduled to pay him $18.24 million… pic.twitter.com/J6LsFEB9Of
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 1, 2024
Since entering the NFL in 2020, Wirfs has ascended to the top of the linemen mountain. In just four years in the league, he has been to three Pro Bowls and was a First-Team AP All-Pro in 2021.
While at Iowa, 2017-2019, Tristan Wirfs dominated the collegiate ranks. He was a First-Team All-American in 2019, a First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 2019, and the 2019 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.
This contract shows his value to the Buccaneers and is a testament to the talent and development coming out of Iowa City.
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