On Thursday The Bengals signed OT Jonah Williams of the University of Alabama their first-round selection (11th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Bengals also signed TE Drew Sample of the University of Washington, their second-round selection (52nd overall). Read on for more details on the Bengals sign OT Jonah Williams + TE Drew Sample
The Bengals’ first selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, @JonahGWilliams , speaks with https://t.co/KpeqK4RKUm after signing his rookie contract. pic.twitter.com/RfWeduL8GF
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) May 16, 2019
CelebNSports247.com that OT Jonah Williams + TE Drew Sample life has just changed forever as both college ballers are now NFL rookies.
Congratulations to the two newest members of the Cincinnati Bengals, OT Jonah Williams + TE Drew Sample who are excited to join the team.
Williams’ rookie contract is $17,573,345, and the offensive tackle’s signing bonus is worth $10,800,615. His 2019 cap hit for Cincinnati is expected to be $3,195,154, according to 247Sports.
Alabama offensive tackle Jonah Williams had this to say about his signing.
Williams (6-5, 302) said:
It means a lot. I appreciate this organization puts that kind of value on me. But that part’s over with, that’s just going in the bank and now I’m on a football team in an organization like this. And I’m just happy to be here.
As for Drew Sample (6-5, 255), he took to social media to express his excitement, saying:
It’s officially, official! Excited to be part of the @bengals family! #NewDey
Of the Bengals’ 10 draft picks, just two remain unsigned — LB Germaine Pratt (third round; North Carolina State) and QB Ryan Finley (fourth round; North Carolina State).