Alabama has its first player from this NFL Draft to sign a rookie contract.
DeMarcco Hellams, a former safety for the Crimson Tide, has signed his rookie deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
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He got selected in the seventh round, No. 224 overall, following his career at Alabama. Aaron Wilson, who covers the NFL and the Houston Texans for KPRC Channel 2 in Houston, reports Hellams’ deal is for four years and worth $3.946 million.
#Falcons deal for DeMarcco Hellams: four years, $3.946 million, $106,300 signing bonus https://t.co/7bP5eUZvuk
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 11, 2023
Hellams also got a $106,300 signing bonus.
He led the Tide for total tackles in 2022 (108) and had three tackles for loss, a sack, seven pass breakups, a quarterback hurry, a forced fumble, and an interception. Hellams was one of ten players that got drafted into the National Football League for Alabama.
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