First-round draft pick Devin McCourty signed a five-year contract with the New England Patriots on Wednesday as the team reached its goal of having all 12 choices under contract by the start of training camp.
The cornerback from Rutgers received a deal worth $13.2 million with $7.825 million guaranteed, according to his agent, Andy Simms.
McCourty, taken with the 27th overall pick, is the second first-round choice to sign. Dez Bryant, the Oklahoma State wide receiver chosen 24th by the Dallas Cowboys, is the other.
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