The Jacksonville Jaguars finally have signed one of their first-round selections, inking a four-year deal with No. 9 overall selection C.J. Henderson. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the deal is a full guaranteed contract worth $20.5 million with a fifth-year option and no offsets.
The Miami native was impressive throughout his time at the University of Florida, earning first-team All-SEC honors in 2019. He was able to accumulate 33 tackles and 11 pass breakups in the process while facing top-notch South Eastern Conference receivers like Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, and Ja’Marr Chase.
As the No. 9 overall pick during the 2020 NFL Draft, Henderson was the second cornerback drafted in 2020 while Jeff Okudah of the Detroit Lions was the first. With his signing, the University of Florida alum continues the Jaguars’ tradition of taking in Florida Gators.
He joins the team at a critical time, looking to fill the void left behind after the Jags traded A. J. Bouye this offseason and Jalen Ramsey last October. Henderson will join notables D.J. Hayden and possibly Tre Herndon as the team’s top-3 corners.
