The Detroit Lions have officially announced the signing of third-round DE Julian Okwara.
#Lions have signed Julian Okwara. pic.twitter.com/uKZJKgNib1
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 9, 2020
Okwara becomes the third member of Detroit’s nine-player rookie class to sign their deal.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 1 | Jeff Okudah | CB | |
| 2 | D’Andre Swift | RB | |
| 3 | Julian Okwara | OLB | Signed |
| 3 | Jonah Jackson | G | |
| 4 | Logan Stenberg | G | Signed |
| 5 | Quintez Cephus | WR | |
| 5 | Jason Huntley | RB | |
| 6 | John Penisini | DT | Signed |
| 7 | Jashon Cornell | DT |
Okwara, 22, was a two-year starter at Notre Dame before the Lions selected him with the No. 67 pick in the draft.
He is projected to sign a four-year $4,926,810 rookie contract, which includes a $1,143,136 signing bonus.
In his four-year career at Notre Dame, Okwara recorded 77 tackles, 14.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions.
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