The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed first-round CB C.J. Henderson to his rookie contract, according to Ian Rapoport.
The Jaguars have now signed seven of their 2020 draft picks:
Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
1 | C. J. Henderson | CB | Signed |
1 | K’Lavon Chaisson | LB | |
2 | Laviska Shenault | WR | Signed |
3 | DaVon Hamilton | DT | Signed |
4 | Ben Bartch | OT | Signed |
4 | Josiah Scott | CB | |
4 | Shaquille Quarterman | LB | Signed |
5 | Daniel Thomas | S | |
5 | Collin Johnson | WR | Signed |
6 | Jake Luton | QB | |
6 | Tyler Davis | TE | Signed |
7 | Chris Claybrooks | CB |
Henderson, 21, is a three-year starter at Florida and earned second-team All-American honors last season. The Jaguars used the No. 9 overall pick in this year’s draft on him.
Henderson is projected to sign a four-year, $20,516,020 rookie contract that includes a $12,480,742 signing bonus. The contract includes a fifth-year for the Jaguars to pick up for the 2024 season.
During his three-year college career, Henderson recorded 93 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, six interceptions, 20 pass defenses, two forced fumbles, and scored two defensive touchdowns.
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