The Cincinnati Bengals have signed third-round DE Joseph Ossai to a rookie contract, the team announced.
https://twitter.com/Bengals/status/1400105070851678210?s=20
This officially wraps up Cincinnati’s 10-player 2021 draft class.
Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
1 | Ja’Marr Chase | WR | Signed |
2 | Jackson Carman | OT | Signed |
3 | Joseph Ossai | EDGE | Signed |
4 | Cameron Sample | DE | Signed |
4 | Tyler Shelvin | DT | Signed |
4 | D’Ante Smith | OT | Signed |
5 | Evan McPherson | K | Signed |
6 | Trey Hill | C | Signed |
6 | Chris Evans | RB | Signed |
7 | Wyatt Hubert | DE | Signed |
Ossai, 21, was a three-year starter at Texas and was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2020.
Ossai is expected to sign a four-year deal worth $5,192,614 that includes a signing bonus of $1,136,446.
During his three years at Texas, Ossai recorded 165 tackles, 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, five deflections, and two interceptions.
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