LSUDad Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Bucs' contract for Devin White: four years, $29,315,814 The LSU linebacker received more than $19.34-million in the form of a signing bonus. By Rick Stroud Published Yesterday Updated Yesterday TAMPA — Devin White hasn’t taken a snap in the NFL but the Bucs’ first-round pick already is the ninth highest-paid player on the team in terms of average salary. Details of White’s contract posted on Spotrac says he signed a four-year contractworth $29,315,814, or an average annual salary of $7,328,954. The deal, which is fully guaranteed, included a signing bonus of $19,340,592. In 2019, White will earn a base salary of $495,000 and a signing bonus of $19,340,592, while carrying a cap hit of $5,330,148. Like all first-round picks, the Bucs own a club option for a fifth year in 2023. ADVERTISEMENT There is a rookie salary pool that basically helps determine salaries based on where a player is selected, with a slight increase year over year. White was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 draft. Last season the No. 5 overall pick was North Carolina State outside linebacker Bradley Chubb. He signed a four-year, $27,271,241 contract with the Denver Broncos, including a $17,913,630 signing bonus, His average annual salary is $6,817,810. By comparison, quarterback Jameis Winston became the highest-paid player on the team in terms of average salary when the Bucs picked up his fifth-year club option of $20.92-million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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