Darqueze Dennard Inks $8-Million Deal with Bengals

June 17, 2014

The 2013 Jim Thorpe Award winning cornerback, Darqueze Dennard, hoped to be a top-10 pick in the draft this year. And in one of the best NFL Drafts for defensive backs, Dennard fell to the 24th pick, being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Dennard officially signed a four-year contract with Cincinnati last Thursday. The deal will net Dennard $8 million.

The Bengals also picked up safety Isaiah Lewis as an undrafted free agent this year.

The Bengals have officially signed @DDennard21. The contract includes $8 million over the next four years, with a fifth-year club option.

— Impact Sports (@MSUImpactSports) June 12, 2014

NEWS: #Bengals sign 1st round draft pick @DDennard21. All 2014 Draft picks are now signed. #LetsRoar #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/u7sBq5g4Pq — Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) June 12, 2014