Jordan Whittington rookie contract figures with Los Angeles Rams revealed after 2024 NFL Draft
Former Texas wideout Jordan Whittington is off to the NFL, a sixth round selection of the Los Angeles Rams. And as a late round pick, he will be on the lower end of the rookie wage scale.
Whittington is set to earn up to $4,158,400 over his four year rookie deal as the No. 213 overall pick, according to Spotrac projections. That’s an annual value of $1,039,600.
Spotrac projects Whittington’s signing bonus to come in at $138,400.
The Texas star shared the limelight with fellow NFL draftee Xavier Worthy, but he still impressed enough to hear his own name called in this year’s draft.
Whittington spent five seasons with the Longhorns, with three of them quite productive.
The veteran receiver finished his career with 123 catches for 1,586 yards and five touchdowns. He also had five carries for 46 yards.
Prior to enrolling at Texas, Whittington was a four-star prospect and the No. 38 overall prospect in the 2019 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
He also checked in as the No. 8 wide receiver in his class and the No. 6 overall player in the state of Texas, hailing from Cuero (TX) Cuero.
What the NFL Draft analysts are saying about Jordan Whittington
As the clear No. 3 in the Texas receiving corps last year, Whittington still showed what he can do. Frankly, it’s his veteran presence that makes him such a threat.
Whittington does a lot of the little things right, which impressed scouts.
Writes the NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein in evaluating Jordan Whittington:
“A big slot target with excellent toughness, Whittington lacks the explosiveness typically associated with competing in the league. His value comes with his consistency and willingness to do any dirty work necessary. He can be found making tough catches in traffic or getting after opponents as a run blocker.
“While he shows attention to detail as a route runner, he’s neither fast nor sudden, which is likely to force him into tight work cubicles against NFL coverages. Whittington’s intangibles work in his favor but making a roster will be a challenge.”
One of Whittington’s best attributes and what likely pushed the Rams to make him the selection is his plus side as a willing and effective run blocker. Whittington has always been game to mix it up with defensive backs and even a linebacker or two as a blocker to help his offense and teammates.