Photo by The 2024 NFL draft has come and gone, and the Alabama Crimson Tide has once again made its mark on the league. With 10 players selected in the draft, Nick Saban’s final season at Alabama proved to be a successful one. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Tide draftees who have signed their NFL contracts and what those contracts entail.
A Historic Draft Class
The 2024 NFL draft was a historic one for Alabama, with three first-round draft picks, including Terrion Arnold, who marked the final first-round draft pick of the Nick Saban era at Alabama. Will Reichard, drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, became the first kicker drafted under Nick Saban at Alabama, giving Saban a draft pick at every position on a football field, including long snapper, punter, and kicker. And Jaylen Key, drafted by the New York Jets, became Saban’s first “Mr. Irrelevant” in the 2024 NFL draft.
The 2024 NFL draft was a historic one for Alabama
Contract Details
Now that rookie minicamp has ended, Alabama’s draftees have begun to sign their NFL contracts. Here are the details of the contracts for each Crimson Tide draftee:
First Round
- JC Latham (No. 7 overall, Tennessee Titans) - four years, $26 million. $15.7 million signing bonus. Fully guaranteed. Fifth-year option.
- Dallas Turner (No. 17 overall, Minnesota Vikings) - Currently unsigned.
- Terrion Arnold (No. 24 overall, Detroit Lions) - Four years, $14.344 million, $7.252 million signing bonus.
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Second Round
- Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 41 overall, New Orleans Saints) - Four years, $9.157 million.
- Chris Braswell (No. 57 overall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - Four years, $6.785 million.
Third Round
- Jermaine Burton (No. 80 overall, Cincinnati Bengals) - Four years, $5.8 million. $1.05 million signing bonus.
Fourth Round
- Justin Eboigbe (No. 105 overall, Los Angeles Chargers) - Four years, $4.859 million, $839,012 guaranteed.
Sixth Round
- Jase McClellan (No. 186 overall, Atlanta Falcons) - Four years, $4.21 million. $194K signing bonus. $194K guaranteed.
- Will Reichard (No. 203 overall, Minnesota Vikings) - Four years, $4.19 million. $170K signing bonus. $170K guaranteed.
Seventh Round
- Jaylen Key (No. 257 overall, New York Jets) - Four years, $4.1 million. $80K signing bonus. $80K guaranteed.
The Tide draftees are ready to take the NFL by storm
All contract numbers are via Spotrac NFL.
As the NFL season approaches, it will be exciting to see how these Alabama draftees perform on the field. One thing is for sure - they’re ready to make their mark on the league.
