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30 Second-Round NFL Draft Picks Still Without Contracts

7/17/2025

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With NFL training camps on the horizon, a staggering 30 of 32 second-round draft picks are still without contracts, including Detroit Lions' Tate Ratledge and Denver Broncos' RJ Harvey. Recent fully guaranteed deals for Cleveland Browns' Carson Schwesinger and Houston Texans' Jayden Higgins have raised the stakes, sparking fears of holdouts among eager rookies.

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With NFL training camps on the horizon, a staggering 30 of 32 second-round draft picks are still without contracts, including Detroit Lions' Tate Ratledge and Denver Broncos' RJ Harvey. Recent fully guaranteed deals for Cleveland Browns' Carson Schwesinger and Houston Texans' Jayden Higgins have raised the stakes, sparking fears of holdouts among eager rookies.