Bengals Sign Third-Round DE Joseph Ossai, Wrap Up Draft Class

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.

Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?

Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!

Leave a Reply