Browns Sign First-Round CB Denzel Ward, Wrap Up Draft Class

July 25, 2018

The Cleveland Browns have signed first-round CB Denzel Ward to a four-year rookie contract, according to GM John Dorsey.

The Browns have now officially signed their entire 2018 draft class:

Rd	Pick	Player	Pos.	Status
1	1	Baker Mayfield	QB	Signed
1	4	Denzel Ward	CB	Signed
2	33	Austin Corbett	OL	Signed
2	35	Nick Chubb	RB	Signed
3	67	Chad Thomas	DE	Signed
4	105	Antonio Callaway	WR	Signed
5	150	Genard Avery	LB	Signed
6	175	Damion Ratley	WR	Signed
6	188	Simeon Thomas	CB	Signed

Ward, 21, was taken with the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Browns. According to OverTheCap.com, Ward receives a four-year, $29,283,338 contract that includes a $19,376,972 signing bonus.

The contract includes a fifth-year option for the Browns to pick up in 2021.

During his four-year college career, Ward recorded 67 total tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions, and 24 pass defenses.