Sources: 49ers' Collins third Round 2 pick in fold
Briefly

The San Francisco 49ers have signed rookie defensive tackle Alfred Collins to a contract worth $10.3 million over four years, with $9 million guaranteed. This signing is expected to have significant implications for other second-round picks who were previously at an impasse regarding contract agreements. Before Collins, only two second-round players had finalized contracts, highlighting a larger issue in negotiations and guarantees for the remainder of second-round selections. Collins' contract offer sets a precedent by clearing previous guaranteed amounts in similar agreements.
Alfred Collins reached a contract agreement worth $10.3 million over four years, including $9 million guaranteed, which signals a breakthrough for other second-round picks.
Collins' signing is noted to have wide-ranging implications as it is expected to initiate multiple second-round deals that had stalled prior.
Before Collins, only two second-round picks had signed contracts, which created a standoff among remaining selections waiting for guarantees in their agreements.
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