Nearly all second-round picks from the most recent NFL draft have yet to sign contracts, a situation that has been widely discussed. These players are seeking contracts with more guaranteed money, especially after the first two draftees in the round secured fully guaranteed deals. For instance, Alfred Collins, a defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers selected third in the round, agreed to a somewhat unclear guaranteed contract late Wednesday, reported to guarantee $9 million on a minimum of $10.3 million over four years.
As training camps open throughout the league in the coming days, the resolution of this unprecedented contract holdout situation is being closely monitored.
Here is the status of second-round picks by their draft number and team:
– No. 33 LB Carson Schwesigner (Cleveland Browns): Signed a fully guaranteed $11.8 million deal over four years as of May 9.
– No. 34 WR Jayden Higgins (Houston Texans): Signed a fully guaranteed $11.7 million four-year contract, historic for a second-round pick, as of May 8.
– No. 35 S Nick Emmanwori (Seattle Seahawks): Has not yet signed.
– No. 36 RB Quinshon Judkins (Cleveland Browns): Has not yet signed; was arrested on July 12 for domestic violence.
– No. 37 G Jonah Savaiinaea (Miami Dolphins): Has not yet signed.
– No. 38 RB Treyveon Henderson (Ohio): Has not yet signed.
– No. 39 WR Luther Burden III (Chicago Bears): Has not yet signed.
– No. 40 QB Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints): Has not yet signed.
– No. 41 DT TJ Sanders (Buffalo Bills): Has not yet signed.
– No. 42 TE Mason Taylor (New York Jets): Has not yet signed.
– No. 43 DT Alfred Collins (San Francisco 49ers): Signed a $10.3 million deal with $9 million guaranteed over four years.
– No. 44 DE Donovan Ezeiruaku (Dallas Cowboys): Has not yet signed.
– No. 45 DE JT Tuimoloau (Indianapolis Colts): Has not yet signed.
– No. 46 TE Terrance Ferguson (Los Angeles Rams): Has not yet signed.
– No. 47 CB Will Johnson (Arizona Cardinals): Has not yet signed.
– No. 48 OT Aireontae Erersey (Houston Texans): Has not yet signed.
– No. 49 LB Demetrius Knight (Cincinnati Bengals): Has not yet signed.
– No. 50 TE Elijah Arroyo (Seattle Seahawks): Has not yet signed.
– No. 51 DE Nic Scourton (Carolina Panthers): Has not yet signed.
– No. 52 DE Oluwafemi Oladejo (Tennessee Titans): Has not yet signed.
– No. 53 CB Benjamin Morrison (Notre Dame): Has not yet signed.
– No. 54 OT Anthony Belton (Green Bay Packers): Has not yet signed.
– No. 55 WR Tre Harris (Los Angeles Chargers): This is the first official holdout of the 2025 second-round class.
– No. 56 OT Ozzy Trapilo (Chicago Bears): Has not yet signed.
– No. 57 G Tate Ratledge (Detroit Lions): Has not yet signed.
– No. 58 WR Jack Bech (Las Vegas Raiders): Has not yet signed.
– No. 59 LB Mike Green (Baltimore Ravens): Has not yet signed.
– No. 60 RB RJ Harvey (Denver Broncos): Has not yet signed.
– No. 61 CB Trey Amos (Washington Commanders): Has not yet signed.
– No. 62 DT Shemar Turner (Chicago Bears): Has not yet signed.
– No. 63 DT Omarr Norman-Lott (Kansas City Chiefs): Has not yet signed.
– No. 64 S Andrew Mukuba (Philadelphia Eagles): Has not yet signed.
Fan Take: This unprecedented holdout by nearly all second-round picks highlights a growing demand among players for greater financial security, which could reshape rookie contract negotiations in the NFL. Fans should watch closely as these negotiations evolve, as they might impact team preparations and player availability during crucial early season periods.
