Perhaps Ohio State’s best professional pass rusher to come just locked in his first NFL contract. Former Buckeye and No. 2 overall pick Chase Young signed his rookie contract with the Washington Football Team this morning. His deal with Washington is worth $34.56 million and expands over four years. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes an option for a fifth season. Despite entering the NFL as a 21-year old, Washington has full faith in its rookie pass rusher. Young received $22.697 million up-front in signing bonuses, as reported by the NFL Network. He edged out another former Buckeye and teammate on the defensive side of the ball in Lions rookie Jeff Okudah. The unanimous All-American defensive back, Okudah, recently received a $33.5 million contract from Detroit. Surely, being drafted second overall and given nearly $23 million before playing one snap in the NFL comes with plenty of expectations. Young…
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