🚨 “Why They Signed Him FAST” — 49ers Tie Up Rookie DT Alfred Collins on a Nearly Fully Guaranteed Deal
Santa Clara, CA — With training camp underway, the 49ers wasted no time signing their second-round pick, DT Alfred Collins, to a four-year, $10.3 million rookie contract—complete with more than $9 million guaranteed (88%), a notable jump from last year’s pick at the same slot.
💸 What Makes This Deal Huge
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Collins gets a $4.14 million signing bonus and becomes the first of the 49ers’ 2025 draft class to sign .
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His 88% guarantee sets a new standard—and raises the bar for all mid-round rookies .
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This lands Collins a much better deal than last year’s 43rd pick, who was guaranteed just ~$6.9 million .
🧠 Why Getting This Done Matters NOW
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Camp preparation – He missed minicamps due to injury; now he can fully integrate into the Wide‑9 defensive front during practice.
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Competitive edge – Locking him in early keeps the 49ers ahead of rival teams struggling to sign 2nd-rounders .
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Salary chaos control – With the Jauan Jennings situation stalling, they smartly focused on their first rookie signing .
📈 What This Means for the Roster
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Collins is expected to rotate into the defensive tackle rotation immediately, helping offset losses of Hargrave and Maliek Collins .
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His massive guarantees signal the 49ers’ confidence in his potential as a 2025 contributor .
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And now, other unsigned 2nd-round rookies—including NE’s TreVeyon Henderson—have a new benchmark for negotiations .
✅ Final Take:
The 49ers moved smart. By locking in Alfred Collins now—and on a highly guaranteed deal—they ensure he’s healthy, focused, and ready to compete Day 1.
For Collins: he can finally pursue starter ambitions with security.
For the 49ers: they’re setting the tone that their rookies matter. Full stop.
