Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Amarius Mims became the final first round pick to sign a rookie contract. The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Mims with the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Mims signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $15.37 million contract, which is the second largest rookie contract for Georgia player selected in the 2024 draft outside of Brock Bowers. Mims’ contract has a $7.99 million signing bonus and the Bengals have a team-option for a fifth-year.
Now, Mims can focus on training camp with the Cincinnati. The Bengals begin training camp on Wednesday, July 24.
Mims will be expected to compete for a starting role with the Bengals, who are looking to do a better job of protecting star quarterback Joe Burrow. Mims will instantly be one of the biggest offensive linemen in the NFL.
Mims entered the 2024 NFL draft with questions surrounding his durability and limited starting experience. The Bengals love Mims’ upside and potential. The 6-foot-8, 340-pound offensive tackle was very effective when he played at Georgia. Cincinnati was also impressed with how Mims practiced.
The last unsigned 2024 draft pick is now done: Cincinnati Bengals No. 18 overall pick Amarius Mims signed his four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $15.37 million that includes a $7.99 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. pic.twitter.com/zzQ5uLttGj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 22, 2024
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the details on Mims’ contract.