The Arizona Cardinals have officially signed first-round LB Isaiah Simmons to his rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport.
Simmons is the first member of the Cardinals’ 2020 rookie class to sign their deal.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 1 | Isaiah Simmons | LB | Signed |
| 3 | Josh Jones | OT | |
| 4 | Leki Fotu | DT | |
| 4 | Rashard Lawrence | DT | |
| 6 | Evan Weaver | ILB | |
| 7 | Eno Benjamin | RB |
Simmons, 21, is a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019. The Cardinals used the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft on him.
Simmons is projected to sign a four-year, $20,664,055 rookie contract that includes a $12,588,404 signing bonus. The contract includes a fifth-year for the Cardinals to pick up for the 2024 season.
During his four-year college career, Simmons recorded 238 total tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, four interceptions, 20 pass defenses, one fumble recovery, six forced fumbles, and scored one defensive touchdown.
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