Steelers Sign Third-Round CB Justin Layne, Wrap Up Draft Class

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that they’ve signed third-round CB Justin Layne to a four-year contract. 

The Steelers have now officially signed their entire 2019 draft class:

Pick Round Player Pos. College Note
10. 1. Devin Bush LB Michigan Signed
66. 3. Diontae Johnson WR Toledo Signed
83. 3. Justin Layne CB Michigan State Signed
122. 4. Benny Snell RB Kentucky Signed
141. 5. Zach Gentry TE Michigan Signed
175. 6. Sutton Smith OLB NIU Signed
192. 6. Isaiah Buggs DT Alabama Signed
207. 6. Ulysees Gilbert ILB Akron Signed
219. 7. Derwin Gray G Maryland Signed

Layne, 21, was selected with the No. 83 overall in the third round of this year’s draft by the Steelers. He’s projected to sign a four-year, $3,785,655 contract that includes a $918,664 signing bonus.

During his three-year college career at MSU, Layne recorded 130 tackles, a half sack, three interceptions, a defensive touchdown, a forced fumble and 24 pass defenses over the course of 31 games.

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