After signing half of their 2021 NFL draft class to contracts a few days ago, the Baltimore Ravens were able to secure another one of their picks as wide receiver Tylan Wallace signed his rookie contract on Friday morning before the first day of 2021 rookie minicamp.
.@OfficialTylan2 putting pen to paper.
Officially a Raven ✒️
📰: https://t.co/Lj3nBpvHzp pic.twitter.com/QFYBwlzpXV
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 14, 2021
When asked about what signing his deal meant to him, Wallace took a step back and reflected on his journey.
"This is what I've been working for my whole life." @OfficialTylan2 on signing his contract: pic.twitter.com/TDycjFAncN
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 14, 2021
Wallace was a fourth-round selection for Baltimore in the 2021 draft. The former Oklahoma State wideout put up 205 receptions for 3,434 yards and 26 touchdowns during his four years in college. He’ll look to make an early impact as another weapon for Lamar Jackson, but he could be looking at an uphill battle for meaningful snaps. He’ll have to compete with Rashod Bateman, Sammy Watkins, and potentially even Miles Boykin for targets on the outside, where he’s projected to play.
With Wallace signing his rookie deal, the Ravens now have five of their eight 2021 rookies under contract, with edge defender Odafe Oweh, guard Ben Cleveland, and defensive back Brandon Stephens as the only players from Baltimore’s 2021 draft class yet to sign.