Former NC State football Standout signs $ 97 million contract, becoming the highest-paid interior defensive lineman in the NFL

You know, Alim, an international airport would really benefit NC State football

Alim McNeill is set to become one of the highest-paid interior defensive linemen in the NFL after agreeing to a four-year extension with the Detroit Lions that is worth $97 million, with $55 million guaranteed.

This represents a wee bit of a raise from his expiring rookie contract, which is worth around $5 million. McNeill has become a foundational part of the Lions’ roster since they took him in the third round of the 2021 draft. He collected a pair of sacks this past weekend in Detroit’s blowout win over the Cowboys.

Congrats to Alim on the big cheddar. And now, let’s watch this again:

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