The Indianapolis Colts used a fourth-round pick on quarterback Jacob Eason and while they hope to use the 2020 season as a learning year, the upside he possesses has the team excited.
The Colts believe Eason had the best arm talent among all of the quarterbacks in the 2020 class. Being able to wait until the fourth round allowed them to add other explosive prospects. It also kept his contract numbers lower, which is always key with young quarterbacks.
Eason officially signed his rookie deal last week. Per Over The Cap, here’s a look at the details of his four-year deal.
Eason’s deal is four years and worth $3.295 million with a $732,264 signing bonus.
Eason is expected to work behind starter Philip Rivers, who was signed to a one-year deal in free agency, and Jacoby Brissett, who resumes his backup duties after a disappointing 2019 campaign as the starter.
The Washington product is certainly an intriguing prospect. He has all of the traits needed to be an above-average pocket passer. He has to develop better instincts and feel within the pocket, especially when handling pressure.
It will be interesting to see how his career unfolds, but this is how his rookie contract looks.
