Ben Sinnott, a tight end for the Washington Commanders, was selected at the 2024 NFL Draft as the #53 pick in the second round. After being drafted, as per the Washington Commanders website, the reason why Sinnott liked Commanders is that he easily connected with the tight ends coach, David Raih; further, the team has had an eye for him since the Senior Bowl as per the Commanders website. Born on June 14, 2002, the Iowa native went to Columbus High School; however, he played tennis, hockey, track and golf along with football.
In 2020, Sinnott opted for Kansas State University. However, he originally chose the University of South Dakota but later changed. He redshirted his first season but was named for the first-team All-Big 12 Conference in his sophomore and junior seasons in 2022 and 2023. One of the most productive tight ends in program history, he finished his career with 1,138 yards and 10 touchdowns, tying the record for the most receiving touchdowns as a tight end.
How Much is Ben Sinnott's NIL Deal Worth?
Ben Sinnott has a NIL value of $448K and a roster value of $19.5K, according to On3, as of September 2024. Sinnott has seen a steady rise in his numbers on the 10-week chart. His further numbers as per On3 are as follows:
College Football NIL Rank: #133
Total Followers: 2.4K
Instagram: @ben_sinnott
TikTok: @ben.sinnott – 661 followers (27%)
Twitter: @ben_sinnott – 1.7K followers (73%)
Ben Sinnott's Endorsements
Ben Sinnott is in terms with Wildcat NIL for which the Wildcat student-athletes play as ambassadors in August 2023. He announced this on X (Twitter), captioning, "Thanks @WildcatNIL for the opportunities this summer. @WildcatNIL is a great supporter of K-State student-athletes! The season starts tomorrow #GoCats"
Ben Sinnott's Contract
In March 2024, Ben Sinnott agreed to a $7.22 million, four-year rookie contract with the Washington Commanders, which included a $2 million signing bonus and an average salary of $1.8 million per year. The contract is pretty straight forward, with a $1.31 million earning in the 2024 season, including a base salary of $795,000 and a signing bonus of $519,173. It does not have a guaranteed amount at signing or a total guaranteed amount. (via Spotrac)
FAQs on Ben Sinnott
A. Ben Sinnott is from Waterloo, Iowa, in the United States.
A. Ben Sinnott's parents are Tina and Ted Sinnott.
A. Yes, Ben Sinnott was drafted by the Washington Commanders as the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
A. Ben Sinnott's signing bonus is $2 million from the $7.22 million contract. A four-year rookie deal with the Washington Commanders.
A. Ben Sinnott stands 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm., tall and weighs 247 pounds or 112 kg.
