The Detroit Lions signed their first-round pick, linebacker Jarrad Davis, before the start of rookie minicamp on Friday.
Davis, the 21st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida, will get a slotted four-year contract worth about $10.4 million that includes a team option for the fifth year, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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The 6-foot-1, 238-pound Davis, who is expected to start at middle linebacker for the Lions this season, will take part in minicamp Friday through Sunday.
Davis, 21, recorded 154 tackles and 5.5 sacks over the past two seasons at Florida. He missed time with an ankle injury during his final season with the Gators.
