2025 NFL Draft’s lone unsigned pick is a former Alabama prep star
The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive end Shemar Stewart on Saturday, leaving only one of the 257 players picked in the 2025 NFL Draft unsigned – former Pike Road High School standout Quinshon Judkins.
The Cleveland Browns chose the Ohio State running back in the second round on April 25.
On July 12, Judkins was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on one charge of first-degree misdemeanor domestic battery in an incident alleged to have occurred on July 7. Judkins left jail after posting a $2,500 bond on July 13.
“We are still gathering information,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry said on Thursday when asked if Cleveland would wait for more clarity on Judkins’ legal situation before signing the running back. “So in terms of those decisions – signing, being at camp and everything like that — it’s, honestly, probably too early to make any type of determination, so as we gather information, we’ll have a better view on that. …
“I have learned in many of these off-field situations not to go too far into the future. We’ll deal with the day-to-day. Like, you end up using a lot of sort of mental energy in terms of hypotheticals and things of that nature, and rather we’ll focus on getting the information and then making the right decisions.”
The other 20 draft picks who had played for Alabama high schools and colleges have signed their first contracts.
Each player picked in the NFL Draft receives a four-year contract, and the range in the total value of those deals for the Alabama-roots players in the 2024 draft stretches from around $22.554 million to about $4.302 million. The approximate value of the 20 contracts is $126.397 million.
The values of the contracts are based on the NFL’s salary cap of $279.2 million for the 2025 season and this year’s rookie compensation pool in a formula spelled out in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and its players association. While the values of rookie contracts aren’t negotiable, other factors are, including the amount of guaranteed money.
It wasn’t always that way. Before 2011, all factors were in play for negotiation, and LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell from Williamson High School in Mobile signed the biggest contract for a rookie from an Alabama high school or college as the No. 1 pick of the 2007 draft at $61 million for six years with the Oakland Raiders.
A rundown on what the drafted players who played at Alabama high schools and colleges signed for this year, with values from the sports financial web site spotrac.com:
Tyler Booker, guard, Alabama
First round, Dallas Cowboys: Four years for $22.554 million, including a $13.043 million signing bonus. The contract is fully guaranteed and carries a team option for a fifth season.
Jihaad Campbell, linebacker, Alabama
First round, Philadelphia Eagles: Four years for $14.904 million, including a $7.479 million signing bonus. The contract is fully guaranteed and carries a team option for a fifth season.
Trey Amos, cornerback, Alabama
Second round, Washington Commanders: Four years for $7.28 million, including a $1.935 signing bonus. The contract includes $4.569 million in guaranteed money.
Caleb Ransaw, defensive back, Sparkman High School (Harvest), Troy
Third round, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Four years for $6.281 million, including a $1.208 million signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Jalen Milroe, quarterback, Alabama
Third round, Seattle Seahawks: Four years for $6.264 million, including a $1.196 million signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Jarquez Hunter, running back, Auburn
Fourth round, Los Angeles Rams: Four years for $5.199 million, including a $998,780 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Malachi Moore, safety, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Alabama
Fourth round, New York Jets: Four years for $5.098 million, including an $898,140 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Que Robinson, outside linebacker, Alabama
Fourth round, Denver Broncos: Four years for $5.054 million, including an $854,256 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Carson Vinson, offensive tackle, Alabama A&M
Fifth round, Baltimore Ravens: Four years for $4.67 million, including a $469,596 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Mac McWilliams, cornerback, UAB
Fifth round, Philadelphia Eagles: Four years for $4.644 million, including a $444,120 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Shemar James, linebacker, Faith Academy (Mobile)
Fifth round, Dallas Cowboys: Four years for $4.623 million, including a $423,436 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, wide receiver, Auburn
Fifth round, Los Angeles Chargers: Four years for $4.608 million, including a $408,004 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Robbie Ouzts, tight end, Alabama
Fifth round, Seattle Seahawks: Four years for $4.52 million, including a $320,216 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
JJ Pegues, defensive tackle, Auburn
Sixth round, Las Vegas Raiders: Four years for $4.467 million, including a $267,140 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Riley Leonard, quarterback, Fairhope High School
Sixth round, Indianapolis Colts: Four years for $4.435 million, including a $235,244 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Tim Smith, defensive tackle, Alabama
Sixth round, Indianapolis Colts: Four years for $4.434 million, including a $234,360 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Jalen McLeod, outside linebacker, Auburn
Seventh round, Jacksonville Jaguars: Four years for $4.431 million, including a $230,528 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Tez Johnson, wide receiver, Pinson Valley High School, Troy
Seventh round, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Four years for $4.324 million, including a $194,368 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Jacory Crosley-Merrit, running back, Sidney Lanier High School (Montgomery), Alabama State
Seventh round, Washington Commanders: Four years for $4.305 million, including a $105,428 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
Trikweze Bridges, cornerback, Lanett High School
Seventh round, Los Angeles Chargers: Four years for $4.302 million, including a $101,672 signing bonus. The signing bonus is the guaranteed portion of the contract.
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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at @AMarkG1.
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