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Deen Worley

Falcons sign 7th-round pick DeMarcco Hellams

The Atlanta Falcons have now inked two members of their 2023 NFL draft class. First pick Bijan Robinson signed a four-year, $21.96 contract, according to Ian Rapoport, while seventh-round pick DeMarcco Hellams has signed a four-year, $3.94 million deal, according to his agent.

Hellams, a versatile safety out of the University of Alabama, got a $16,300 signing bonus. Take a look at the rookie’s contract terms below, per Spotrac.

DeMarcco Hellams Contract
Year Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash
2023 $750,000 $26,575 $776,575 ($106,300) $856,300
2024 $915,000 $26,575 $941,575 ($79,725) $915,000
2025 $1,030,000 $26,575 $1,056,575 ($53,150) $1,030,000
2026 $1,145,000 $26,575 $1,171,575 ($26,575) $1,145,000
Total $3,840,000 $106,300 $3,946,300

As for Robinson, he’s eligible for a fifth-year option since he was drafted in the first round. This leaves four unsigned rookies from Atlanta’s 2023 NFL draft class.

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