Jenna Laine of ESPN reports that the Buccaneers have agreed to terms with Pennsylvania WR Justin Watson on a four-year rookie contract.
Watson is the first of Tampa Bay’s eight draft picks to sign their rookie contract.
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 1 | 12 | Vita Vea | DT | |
| 2 | 38 | Ronald Jones | RB | |
| 2 | 53 | M.J. Stewart | CB | |
| 2 | 63 | Carlton Davis | CB | |
| 3 | 94 | Alex Cappa | OL | |
| 4 | 117 | Jordan Whitehead | S | |
| 5 | 144 | Justin Watson | WR | Signed |
| 6 | 202 | Jack Cichy | LB |
Watson is the record holder at Pennsylvania University in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and all-purpose yards. According to Overthecap.com, Watson received a four-year rookie contract worth $2,761,736 including a signing bonus of $301,736.
During his four-year college career at Pennsylvania, Watson recorded 286 receptions for 3,777 yards receiving (13.2 YPC) and 33 touchdowns.
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