The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed fifth-round pick Jarrett Dillard,
the team announced on Friday.
Dillard, 23, was the 144th player drafted overall in April following his
collegiate career at Rice University. He set numerous school, conference and
NCAA records as he completed his career with 292 receptions for 4,138 yards and
60 touchdowns. His 60 career receiving touchdowns eclipsed the previous NCAA
mark of 50 by Troy Edwards. Dillard is the only player in college
football history to produce two seasons with 20 or more touchdown catches.
The 5-10, 187-pound Dillard started in 46 of his 49 college games and was the
first player in his school’s history to receive all-conference honors three
straight seasons. As a senior last year, Dillard scored 20 touchdowns while
catching 87 passes for 1,310 yards. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Dillard
attended Sam Houston (Tex.) High School where he graduated first in his class
and was a member of the National Honor Society.
According to a league source, Dillard signed a four-year deal worth slightly
more than $1.94 million. Included in the deal has a signing bonus worth roughly
$192,000.
Dillard received notice around the league after posting a vertical jump at the
NFL combine of more than 42 inches. Dillard will likely compete for playing time
this season as an outside receiver for the Jaguars.
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