The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed second-round pick WR Chase Claypool to his rookie contract.
He announced the news on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/ChaseClaypool/status/1286081223169839105
Pittsburgh has now signed four of their six draft picks.
Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
2 | Chase Claypool | WR | Signed |
3 | Alex Highsmith | OLB | Signed |
4 | Anthony McFarland Jr. | RB | Signed |
4 | Kevin Dotson | G | |
6 | Antoine Brooks | S | Signed |
7 | Carlos Davis | DT |
Claypool, 21, was a three-year starter at Notre Dame. The Steelers selected him with the No. 49 pick in this year’s draft.
He’s projected to sign a four-year, $6,616,625 rookie contract that includes a $2,372,091 signing bonus.
During his four-year college career, Claypool recorded 150 receptions for 2,159 yards receiving (14.4 YPC) and 19 touchdowns.
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