FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons signed running back Jase McClellan, wide receiver Casey Washington and defensive tackle Zion Logue to their rookie deals, the organization announced Friday.
In order, here's what you need to know about the draft picks and the signings that officially welcomed them to the Falcons.
No. 186 overall pick: RB Jase McClellan
Height: 5-10
Weight: 221
School: Alabama
2023 stats: 13 appearances, 12 starts | 180 carries for 890 yards, eight touchdowns | 15 receptions for 137 yards
Honors: Led Alabama in rushing (890 yards) in 2023
Contract details: McClellan's rookie deal is estimated to be $4.2 million in total value, according to OverTheCap.com. He would carry a cap number of $843,592 in 2024 before topping out in 2027 at $1.23 million.
Quotes
General manager Terry Fontenot: "A runner, natural runner, physical, strong back. Three-down in terms of what he can do in the pass game. He can pass protect, catch the ball. We're very excited about him, another top makeup guy."
Head coach Raheem Morris: "Toughness."
Fontenot, continued: "Yeah, talk about the toughness."
No. 187 overall pick: WR Casey Washington
Height: 6-0
Weight: 201
School: Illinois
2023 stats: 12 appearances, 11 starts | 49 receptions for 670 yards, four touchdowns
Honors: Played in East-West Shrine Bowl
Contract details: Washington's rookie deal is estimated to be $4.2 million in total value, according to OverTheCap.com. He would carry a cap number of $843,399 in 2024 before topping out in 2027 at $1.23 million.
Quotes
Fontenot: "Has 39.5 inch vertical - prototype, size, speed. He has measurables. He has traits. We spent time with him. We love the makeup. Plays with a chip on his shoulder. He's a competitor. We know he'll be able to contribute in other areas as well."
Washington: "Good, bad or indifferent. My story has been my story. ... It all happened and all worked itself out. I'm an Atlanta Falcon now."
No. 197 overall pick: DT Zion Logue
Height: 6-5
Weight: 314
School: Georgia
2023 stats: 14 appearances, 10 starts | 17 tackles, 2.5 for loss, 0.5 sack | Two pass breakups
Honors: Played in East-West Shrine Bowl
Contract details: Logue's rookie deal is estimated to be $4.2 million in total value, according to OverTheCap.com. He would carry a cap number of $840,358 in 2024 before topping out in 2027 at $1.23 million.
Quotes
Fontenot: "Big, massive man. He's huge, big, strong, physical -- good developmental traits. And I love the size."
Logue: "I still can't put it into words. Just to stay in Georgia. I'm ready to get started, honestly."
