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Former Tide OL Landon Dickerson signs rookie contract with Eagles

Landon Dickerson celebrates Alabama winning 2020 CFP National Championship
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The Philadelphia Eagles have all their rookies from this NFL Draft under contract.

Landon Dickerson signed his deal on Monday, which gives Alabama football its eighth player from the draft to sign a contract.

He was the captain of the Crimson Tide’s offensive line in 2020. Dickerson paced Alabama’s offense to averaging 48.5 points per game, and it allowed for Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith, and Najee Harris to be Heisman finalists.

Dickerson’s efforts helped Jones and Smith set single-season school records. His protection of Jones propelled Smith to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy.

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Dickerson was a Unanimous First-Team All-American and winner of the Rimington Trophy.

He was selected at No. 37 overall in the NFL Draft by the Eagles. According to Dave Zangaro, who covers the Eagles for NBC Sports in Philadelphia, Dickerson has signed his contract.

As an early second-round pick, he is projected to make $8.6 million with a $3.6 million signing bonus.

The 2020 national champion looks to win a starting job for the Eagles.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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