Christian Wilkins has earned a well-deserved payday, and it’s a huge one.
After an outstanding five-year run with the Miami Dolphins to begin his NFL career, the former Clemson star defensive lineman agreed on Monday to a massive four-year, $110 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that includes $84.75 million guaranteed.
The No. 13 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Wilkins tallied 355 tackles (43 for loss), 50 quarterback hits, 20.5 sacks, 19 passes defensed, six fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles and one interception in 81 career games for the Dolphins.
Check out some of what they’re saying on social media about Wilkins getting paid in a big way and heading to Las Vegas:
Splash: One of the top free agents is off the market, as #Dolphins star DT Christian Wilkins is headed to the #Raiders, sources say.
He gets a 4-year deal worth $110M base value that includes $84.75M guaranteed in a contract done by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/aKwKFIfU5T
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins signs with the @Raiders. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/KiLsqyVSHB
— Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins in the silver and black for 4 years 😎 pic.twitter.com/KPPgfUly55
— PFF Las Vegas Raiders (@PFF_Raiders) March 11, 2024
New #Raiders Christian Wilkins last season:
– 65 tackles
– 10 TFL (7th IDL)
– 23 QB Hits (4th IDL)
– 9 sacks (5th IDL)
– 58 pressures (9th IDL)
– 35 stops (5th IDL) pic.twitter.com/173diUYoEb— Tristen Kuhn (@KuhnTristen) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins is going to be a Monster for the #Raiders pic.twitter.com/3soeAPRYHV
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) March 11, 2024
Maxx Crosby X Christian Wilkins 😮💨😮💨 pic.twitter.com/HeFOYsmZWa
— PFF (@PFF) March 11, 2024
Opposing QBs lining up across from Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins pic.twitter.com/J50xpPYohs
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) March 11, 2024
Dexter Lawrence; 4 Years; $90 million
Christian Wilkins; 4 years; $110 millionWow! What a pair Clemson had in the middle.
— Rock Howard (@RokHoward) March 11, 2024
Welcome to the Nation Christian Wilkins 🔥 pic.twitter.com/f8zOcDJorM
— THE NATION (@TheNAT1ON_) March 11, 2024
When I asked a #Raiders source just now what they expect Christian Wilkins will add to their defense I was told:
"Attack, attack, attack." pic.twitter.com/Nzz3RyusyW
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins has spiritually always been a Raider tbh
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins right now pic.twitter.com/yANc1tXIEz
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 11, 2024
Hunter Renfrow's towel will never be safe at practice now 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/LLAaHIQxjH
— Jesse Merrick (@JesseNews3LV) March 11, 2024
🎥 Christian Wilkins’ final words as a Miami Dolphin following the playoff loss vs. Chiefs: “This was the most fun I had in the league since I’ve been in it. I love y’all boys… Fins on 3…” #FinsUp https://t.co/oTIzEK91Pv pic.twitter.com/9aPlgHSyEG
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) March 11, 2024
I was there in person when Christian Wilkins got drafted by Miami in 2019. Watching him develop as a player and a leader for 5 years has been incredible. This one hurts, really gonna miss that guy🥹 pic.twitter.com/kChHCtuETm
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) March 11, 2024
AFC West QBs now have to see Christian Wilkins twice a year 😅 @raiders pic.twitter.com/YDoGSbnEzU
— NFL (@NFL) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins after seeing his new contract 😏💰 pic.twitter.com/WTUIosHzvR
— NFL (@NFL) March 11, 2024
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