The Las Vegas Raiders have announced they’ve officially signed No. 35 overall pick TE Michael Mayer to a rookie contract.
https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1669133287837818881?s=20
Mayer, 21, was named Third-Team All-ACC in 2020 and Third-Team All-American in 2021. He is the all-time leader in receptions among tight ends at Notre Dame.
NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to former NFL TE Jason Witten.
He’s projected to sign a four-year, $9,313,646 rookie contract that includes a $3,773,561 signing bonus and will carry a cap figure of $1,693,390 in 2023.
During his three years with the team, Mayer appeared in 36 games and caught 180 passes for 2,099 yards (11.7 YPC) and 18 touchdowns.
Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!
