The Baltimore Ravens just became the first team to sign a first-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, and it was Nate Wiggins.
Baltimore signed cornerback Nate Wiggins to his rookie deal on Thursday, per the league transaction wire.
Wiggins, the No. 30 overall pick out of Clemson, was the third CB off the board last week and signed on the line to join a secondary long known for its lockdown capabilities.
The Raven’s defence ranked first in scoring overall last campaign, sixth in yards permitted through the air and second in passing touchdowns conceded.
Nate brings a remarkable dash of speed to a secondary group headed by Marlon Humphrey, Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams. His 4.28 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine was top at his position. Wiggins made first-team All-ACC in his final year at Clemson and led the Tigers in passes defended his last two seasons, with 12 and nine, respectively.
Although Wiggins logged only three interceptions in his career, he took two back for scores.
However, he was not the only rookie Baltimore signed on Thursday.
Baltimore signed offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten (No. 62 overall), CB T.J. Tampa (No. 130) and safety Kane Sanoussi (No. 250).
All four players will join the other incoming teammates at the Reaven’s rookie minicamp from May 3-5.
