The Buccaneers officially announced Wednesday the signings of first-round pick Calijah Kancey and third-round pick YaYa Diaby.
Kancey, a defensive tackle from the University of Pittsburgh, will receive the standard four-year NFL contract with a fifth-year option that comes with being a first-rounder. The option guarantees that extra control that can be so pivotal for ensuring another year of productive service or further evaluation.
The value is determined by the rookie wage scale laid out by the CBA, so Kancey will receive more than $14 million guaranteed over the course of his deal.
#Buccaneers first-round pick Calijah Kancey deal: $14.