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The Atlanta Falcons have now inked two members of their 2023 NFL draft class. First pick Bijan Robinson signed a four-year, $21.96 contract, according to Ian Rapoport, while seventh-round pick DeMarcco Hellams has signed a four-year, $3.94 million deal, according to his agent.
Hellams, a versatile safety out of the University of Alabama, got a $16,300 signing bonus. Take a look at the rookie’s contract terms below, per Spotrac.
| DeMarcco Hellams Contract | |||||
| Year | Base Salary | Signing | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $750,000 | $26,575 | $776,575 | ($106,300) | $856,300 |
| 2024 | $915,000 | $26,575 | $941,575 | ($79,725) | $915,000 |
| 2025 | $1,030,000 | $26,575 | $1,056,575 | ($53,150) | $1,030,000 |
| 2026 | $1,145,000 | $26,575 | $1,171,575 | ($26,575) | $1,145,000 |
| Total | $3,840,000 | $106,300 | $3,946,300 | ||
As for Robinson, he’s eligible for a fifth-year option since he was drafted in the first round. This leaves four unsigned rookies from Atlanta’s 2023 NFL draft class.
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