Buccaneers Sign Two Draft Picks Including Fifth-Round WR Tyler Johnson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially signed fifth-round pick WR Tyler Johnson, according to Greg Auman.

Auman adds the Buccaneers have also signed sixth-round DT Khalil Davis.

The two are the first members of Tampa Bay’s rookie class to sign their contracts. 

Round Player Pos. Status
1 Tristan Wirfs OT  
2 Antoine Winfield Jr. S  
3 Ke’Shawn Vaughn RB  
5 Tyler Johnson WR Signed
6 Khalil Davis DT Signed
7 Chapelle Russell OLB  
7 Raymond Calais RB  

Johnson is expected to sign a four-year rookie deal worth $3,609,420 that includes a signing bonus of $314,420.

Johnson, 21, was a four-year starter at Minnesota and was named First-team All-Big Ten before being selected by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the draft.

During his four-year career at Minnesota, Johnson appeared in 49 games and had 213 receptions for 3,305 yards (15.5 YPC) and 33 touchdowns.

Davis, 23, was drafted in the sixth round out of Nebraska by the Buccaneers this past April. He’s projected to sign a four-year deal worth $3,468,211 with a signing bonus of $173,211.

During his five-year college career, Davis recorded 105 total tackles, including 24 for a loss, 13 sacks, two forced fumbles, one recovery and two pass defenses in 36 career games. 

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