The Indianapolis Colts have signed S.C. State LBย Darius Leonard to a four-year rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Colts now have all of their 11 draft picks under contract:
Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Status |
1 | 6 | Quenton Nelson | G | Signed |
2 | 36 | Darius Leonard | LB | Signed |
2 | 37 | Braden Smith | OL | Signed |
2 | 52 | Kemoko Turay | DE | Signed |
2 | 64 | Tyquan Lewis | DE | Signed |
4 | 104 | Nyheim Hines | RB | Signed |
5 | 159 | Daurice Fountain | WR | Signed |
5 | 169 | Jordan Wilkins | RB | Signed |
6 | 185 | Deon Cain | WR | Signed |
7 | 221 | Matthew Adams | LB | Signed |
7 | 235 | Zaire Franklin | LB | Signed |
Leonard, 26,ย was taken with the No. 36 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Colts. According to OverTheCap.com, he receives a four-year, $7,247,808 contract that includes a $3,351,132 signing bonus.
During his senior year at South Carolina State, Leonard recorded 114 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two interceptions.
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