Jets Sign First-Round DL Quinnen Williams

According to Adam Schefter, the Jets signed first-round DL Quinnen Williams to a four-year rookie contract.

Ian Rapoport reports that Williams has 25 percent of his signing bonus deferred until his second season. Williams missed the first Jets practice Thursday because he wanted his entire signing bonus paid out in the first year, similar to Jets 2018 No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold.

The Jets have now wrapped up their entire draft class.

Pick Round Player Pos. College Note
3. 1. Quinnen Williams DL Alabama Signed
68. 3. Jachai Polite OLB Florida Signed
92. 3. Chuma Edoga OT USC Signed
121. 4. Trevon Wesco TE West Virginia Signed
157. 5. Blake Cashman LB Minnesota Signed
196. 6. Blessuan Austin CB Rutgers Signed

 

Williams, 21, was selected by the Jets with the No. 3 overall pick was widely considered one of the most talented defensive linemen available in the 2019 NFL Draft. 

According to OverTheCap.com, Williams receives a four-year, $32,529,380 rookie contract that includes $21,677,732 signing bonus. 

During his college career at Alabama, Williams recorded 91 tackles, 26 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, and a pass defense over the course of two seasons and 24 games.

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