20. Garett Bolles
Garett Bolles signed a 4-year, $11,031,904 contract with the Denver Broncos. He has consistently been a starter at left tackle and his struggles are well-documented. Left tackles are key to a quarterback’s health. When one has issues it leads to problems. The Broncos may decide they need a more dependable left tackle than Boles.
19. O.J. Howard
O.J. Howard signed a 4-year, $11,094,618 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay was hoping it plucked a stellar tight end when it drafted Howard from Alabama. His production has been disappointing. Could see the Bucs shying from picking up the option unless they still believe there is more potential from a player who has not lived up to the billing.
18. Adoree’ Jackson
Adoree’ Jackson signed a 4 year, $11,282,783 contract with the Tennessee Titans. The former USC star is versatile as a returner and DB. Not sure his DB skills are enough to merit a commitment from Tennessee. He should be glad he is such a skilled returner and that could play in his favor as the Titans determine their strategy.
17. Jonathan Allen
Jonathan Allen signed a 4-year, $11,596,377 contract with Washington out of Alabama. Look for the team to pick up his fourth-year option as Allen is blossoming. He had eight sacks last year and could equal it in 2019.
16. Marlon Humphrey
Marlon Humphrey signed a 4-year, $11,847,480 contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The former Alabama star has proven to be one of the keys to the stellar Baltimore defense. The Ravens should pick up his option and look to keep him in the secondary for years to come.
15. Malik Hooker
Malik Hooker signed a 4-year, $12,599,908 contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He has been a valuable piece to the Indianapolis secondary. Expect the fourth-year option to be picked up and eventually for the former Ohio State DB to get a longer contract from the Colts.
14. Derek Barnett
Derek Barnett signed a 4-year, $12,850,772 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The defensive end from Tennessee missed part of last season due to injury and has not been the force the Eagles hoped for when they chose him. He’s going to be one of those guys who needs to finish strong in 2019 to convince the team the fourth-year option is worth picking up.
13. Haason Reddick
Haason Reddick signed a 4-year, $13,477,966 contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The team seems unlikely to pick up his option due to poor play. Reddick started at DE, moved around the linebacker corps and is now on his way back to playing OLB. The future in the desert seems dim. Per Cardswire.com: Because of his struggles this season, he has found himself on the bench. He went from playing every down to only playing in sub packages and, against the Los Angeles Rams, Joe Walker replaced him completely. Reddick played one defensive snap on Sunday and allowed a touchdown to tight end Tyler Higbee.
12. Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson signed a 4-year, $13,854,281 contract with the Houston Texans. In any other draft year, he would have turned into the prized QB selection. However, Patrick Mahomes has that honor for 2017. The Texans are going to have to pony up huge bucks for a player who is top five at the position. Just figure out the numbers and pay the man.
11. Marshon Lattimore
Marshon Lattimore signed a 4-year, $15,359,563 contract with the New Orleans Saints. He has become one of the best DBs in the league and the Saints will grab his optiion as fast as possible and try and lock him up long-term, too.
32-21 :: 20-11 :: 10-1