Lions Sign Seventh-Round DT Jashon Cornell, Wrap Up Draft Class

The Lions signed seventh-round DT Jashon Cornell to his four-year rookie deal on Saturday, per Dave Birkett. 

Cornell was Detroit’s last unsigned rookie, so the team now has all nine draft picks under contract. 

Round	Player	Pos.	Status
1	Jeff Okudah	CB	Signed
2	D’Andre Swift	RB	Signed
3	Julian Okwara	OLB	Signed
3	Jonah Jackson	G	Signed
4	Logan Stenberg	G	Signed
5	Quintez Cephus	WR	Signed
5	Jason Huntley	RB	Signed
6	John Penisini	DT	Signed
7	Jashon Cornell	DT	Signed

Cornell, 23, was drafted by the Lions in the seventh round out of Ohio State this past April.

He’s projected to sign a four-year rookie contract worth $3,379,530 with a signing bonus of $84,530. 

During his five-year career at Ohio State, Cornell recorded 62 total tackles, including 14.5 for a loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and two recoveries in 34 career games.