2024 NFL Draft: Tracking the Rookie Contracts of the First-Round Picks
As the 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, the newest members of the NFL family are getting ready to sign their first NFL contracts. With the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in place, rookie contracts are more tied to the player’s slotted draft position, leaving little room for negotiation. However, each contract comes with a fully-guaranteed fifth-year team option, and the value of that fifth-year option will vary based on position, playing time, and Pro Bowl selections.
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Former Clemson cornerback and newest Raven Nate Wiggins was the first first-rounder to sign his rookie deal, but plenty have followed. The most recent to sign is Patriots No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, per NFL Media.
“It’s a dream come true to finally put pen to paper and make it official,” said Maye in a statement. “I’m excited to get to work and contribute to the Patriots’ success.”
Here’s a breakdown of every first-round pick’s rookie deal as they are reported:
| Pick | Player | Team | Rookie Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Williams | Chicago Bears | |
| 2 | Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders | |
| 3 | Drake Maye | New England Patriots | 4 years, $36.6M ($23.4 signing bonus) |
| 4 | Marvin Harrison Jr | Arizona Cardinals | 4 years, $35.3M ($22.5M signing bonus) |
| 5 | Joe Alt | Los Angeles Chargers |
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As the signings continue to roll in, we’ll keep you updated on the details of every first-round pick’s rookie deal. Stay tuned for more updates!
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