The Cincinnati Bengals have signed its eight draft picks to rookie contracts.
Jordan Battle, a University of Alabama alumnus, got selected in the third round. As pick No. 95, Battle played safety for the Crimson Tide from 2019 to 2022. He arrived as a four-star recruit from South Florida and became one of the most productive players in Alabama’s secondary. Battle’s career finished with six interceptions, including three returned for touchdowns.
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He helped the Tide to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020 and two SEC Championships.
According to Spotrac, Battle’s rookie contract is four years, $5.32 million. He has an $872,739 signing bonus.
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