The Saints have agreed to terms with the last of their unsigned draft picks, as they’ve inked first-round tackle Ryan Ramczyk to a four-year deal, the club announced today.
Ramczyk, who had been one of only a dozen unsigned picks league-wide, had been battling a hip issue, leading to a delay in contract negotiation. Although the Saints drafted the Wisconsin product at No. 32 overall with an eye towards the future, Ramczyk may instead be called on to play immediately. Incumbent left tackle Terron Armstead recently suffered a labrum injury and will be sidelined 4-6 months, meaning Ramcyzk could start at left tackle from day one.
Like all first-round selections, Ramczyk will sign a four-year contract that comes with a fifth-year option (for the 2021 campaign) attached. In total, Ramczyk’s deal will be worth approximately $8.892MM, including a signing bonus of $4.607MM and 2017 cap charge of $1.617MM.
Here’s a complete overview of the Saints’ 2017 draft class:
- 1-11: Marshon Lattimore, CB (Ohio State)
- 1-32: Ryan Ramczyk, T (Wisconsin)
- 2-42: Marcus Williams, S (Utah)
- 3-67: Alvin Kamara, RB (Tennessee)
- 3-76: Alex Anzalone, LB (Florida)
- 3-103: Trey Hendrickson, DE (Florida Atlantic)
- 6-196: Al-Quadin Muhammad, DE (Miami)