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Alabama’s trio of first-round 2024 NFL Draft picks have projected rookie contracts unveiled

Former Alabama LB Dallas Turner selected by the Minnesota Vikings at No. 17 overall in 2024 NFL Draft.
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The projected rookie contracts for Alabama football’s trio of first-round 2024 NFL Draft picks have been unveiled.

JC Latham, Dallas Turner, and Terrion Arnold all have fully guaranteed contracts with a fifth-year option for 2028.

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Latham, an offensive tackle, was taken at No. 7 overall on Thursday by the Tennessee Titans.

His contract, according to Spotrac, has him with a four-year, $26 million deal. Latham has a $15.7 million signing bonus. Turner, an edge-rushing linebacker, was selected at No. 17 overall by the Minnesota Vikings. He projects to have a four-year, $15.7 million contract with a $8.2 million signing bonus. Arnold, a cornerback, was taken at No. 24 overall by the Detroit Lions.

He cashes in a four-year, $14.3 million contract with a $7.2 million signing bonus. All three gained from NIL in college, but now they are getting generational wealth.

Alabama has produced 47 first-round draft selections during the Nick Saban era since 2009.

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

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 15 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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