The New York Jets have officially signed second-round pick Denzel Mims to his rookie contract, according to Manish Mehta.
The Jets have now signed two of their nine draft picks:
Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
1 | Mekhi Becton | OT | |
2 | Denzel Mims | WR | Signed |
3 | Ashtyn Davis | S | |
3 | Jabari Zuniga | DE | |
4 | La’Mical Perine | RB | |
4 | James Morgan | QB | |
4 | Cameron Clark | OT | |
5 | Bryce Hall | CB | Signed |
6 | Braden Mann | P |
Mims, 22, was a four-year starter at Baylor and led the team in receiving in 2019. The Jets used the No. 59 overall pick in the second round on him.
Mims projected to sign a four-year, $5,433,700 rookie contract that includes a $1,511,782 signing bonus.
During his four-year college career at Baylor, Mims had 186 receptions for 2,925 yards (15.7 YPC) and 28 touchdowns.
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