The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed third-round RB Lynn Bowden to his rookie contract.
Bowden’s agent announced the news.
Congrats Lynn (@LynnBowden_1) on signing your rookie contract with the @Raiders! Go time! pic.twitter.com/sh6Db3I6Uu
— Michael Perrett (@PerrettM) July 25, 2020
The Raiders have nearly wrapped up their draft class on Saturday, also finalizing deals with CB Damon Arnette, LB Tanner Muse, WR Bryan Edwards, and CB Amik Robertson so far.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 1 | Henry Ruggs | WR | Signed |
| 1 | Damon Arnette | CB | Signed |
| 3 | Lynn Bowden | WR | Signed |
| 3 | Bryan Edwards | WR | Signed |
| 3 | Tanner Muse | ILB | Signed |
| 4 | John Simpson | G | |
| 4 | Amik Robertson | CB | Signed |
Bowden, 22, was a two-year starter at Kentucky and earned first-team All-American honors last season. The Raiders selected him with the No. 80 pick in this year’s draft.
He’s projected to sign a four-year, $4,709,416 rookie contract that includes a $985,031 signing bonus.
During his three-year college career, Bowden recorded 206 rushing attempts for 1,530 yards (7.4 YPC) and 13 touchdowns to go along with 114 receptions for 1,303 yards receiving (11.4 YPC) and six touchdowns. He also lined up at quarterback last season, compiling 38 completions on 79 pass attempts (48.1 percent) for 495 yards, three touchdowns, and five interceptions.
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