Cardinals sign 2 more draft picks to rookie contracts

The Cardinals have already signed third-round tight end Tip Reiman, fifth-round linebacker Xavier Thomas, fifth-round offensive tackle Christian Jones, sixth-round wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer and seventh-round cornerback Jaden Davis.

These were the full details of Melton’s deal:

Arizona traded down to select Melton out of Rutgers at No. 43 overall. The 5-foot-11 New Jersey native played 41 games through four seasons (2020-23) at his hometown university. During his time as a Scarlet Knight, Melton amassed 111 tackles, eight interceptions, one sack and defended 22 passes.

In the final year of his college career, he competed in 12 games, grabbing 32 tackles, three interceptions and blocking six passes. The 22-year-old helped Rutgers win the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl 31-24 over the University of Miami (Florida).

From the Cardinals’ story on the signing of Adams:

“Adams’ signing completes the duo of Fighting Illini teammates making it official with the Cardinals. Tight end Tip Reiman signed his contract on Friday.

The journey to the NFL took Adams all over North America. Born in Canada, Adams spent two years at a Canadian university followed by a two-year pit stop at a junior college in Kansas before wrapping up his collegiate career in Champaign.

Due to injuries, Adams had to spend his final season at Illinois at right tackle but made a name for himself in 2022 at left guard. Guard is a position the Cardinals have tried to address through free agency and the draft with the selection of Adams. He’ll compete with the likes of Elijah Wilkinson, Trystan Colon, Jon Gaines II, and free agency addition Evan Brown.”

Marvin Harrison Jr., Darius Robinson, Trey Benson, Elijah Jones and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson are the only Cardinals rookies to not sign their deals yet.

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