The Detroit Lions have officially signed No. 45 overall pick S Brian Branch to a rookie contract on Tuesday.
#Lions have signed draft pick DB Brian Branch.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) July 18, 2023
The Lions have now signed their entire 2023 draft class:
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | 12 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Signed |
| 1 | 18 | Jack Campbell | LB | Signed |
| 2 | 34 | Sam LaPorta | TE | Signed |
| 2 | 45 | Brian Branch | S | Signed |
| 3 | 68 | Hendon Hooker | QB | Signed |
| 3 | 96 | Brodric Martin | DT | Signed |
| 5 | 152 | Colby Sorsdal | OT | Signed |
| 7 | 219 | Antoine Green | WR | Signed |
Branch, 21, was a first-team All-American selection for Alabama following his junior season in 2022. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to another former Alabama defensive back, Minkah Fitzpatrick.
He’s projected to sign a four-year, $8,021,730 rookie contract that includes a $2,833,985 signing bonus and will carry a cap figure of $1,458,496 in 2023.
During his three-year college career, Branch recorded 172 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, one fumble recovery, three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, and 23 pass deflections in 35 career games.
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