FLOWERY BRANCH — Rookie outside linebacker Bralen Trice, who was drafted in the third round (74th overall) of the NFL draft, signed a four-year contract with the Falcons on Friday.
Trice is 6-foot-3 and 274 pounds. He led the Washington with 11. 5 tackles for losses and seven sacks and played in all 15 games last season when the Huskies reached the College Football Playoff Championship game.
His contract is worth $5.914 million, according to Spotrac.com. The deal includes a signing bonus of $1,121,379.
The Falcons previously signed four of their eight draft picks. First-round pick quarterback Michael Penix, defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, and defensive end Brandon Porlus remain unsigned.
Here’s what the Falcons had to say about Trice:
General manager Terry Fontenot’s take: “Another versatile player. Tough. Instinctive. He can play the run. He can rush the passer. Powerful, heavy-handed on the edge. Excellent motor. Non-stop motor. Love the way he plays the game and the way he approaches the game.”
Coach Raheem Morris’ take: “(Falcons outside linebackers coach) Jacquies Smith does a great job evaluating outside linebackers. (Trice has) the power and strength.”
Trice’s Bio -- Third round (74th overall ) – Bralen Trice
Age: 23. H.t: 6-foot-3. Wt.: 274 pounds. Arms: 32 1/2. Hands: 9. 40-yard dash: 4.72. Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona. Overview: He was one of four captains last season as voted on by his teammates. He was first-team All-American (Pro Football Focus) and first-team All-Pac-12. He started each game last season as the Huskies reached the national championship game. He was named defensive MVP of the Sugar Bowl after getting five tackles, three tackles for losses, two sacks and a forced fumble. He had three tackles against Michigan in the title game. For the second year in a row, Trice was named the school’s defensive MVP at the team’s postseason awards banquet.
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