Steelers Sign Two Picks Including Third-Round TE Darnell Washington

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed third-round TE Darnell Washington and seventh-round DB Cory Trice to a rookie contract.

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Pittsburgh has now signed two of their seven picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. 

Rd Pick Player Pos. Note
1 14 Broderick Jones OT  
2 32 Joey Porter Jr. CB  
2 49 Keeanu Benton NT  
3 93 Darnell Washington TE Signed
4 132 Nick Herbig LB   
7 241 Cory Trice CB Signed
7 251 Spencer Anderson G  

 

Washington, 21, was named second-team All-SEC after his junior season at Georgia. He decided to forego his remaining eligibility and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft 

NFL Mediaโ€™s Lance Zierlein compares him to former NFL TE Darren Fells.

Heโ€™s projected to sign a four-year, $5,353,910 rookie contract that includes an $893,753 signing bonus and will carry a cap figure of $973,438 in 2023.

During his three-year college career, Washington recorded 45 receptions for 774 yards and three touchdowns in 27 career games. 

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