From a financial standpoint, the guaranteed deal certainly sets a new precedent for the draft slot, and it could influence unsigned second-round picks who were selected around Emmanwori. Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Texans wideout Jayden Higgins, the two second-round picks selected ahead of the safety, have already signed their deals.

Late on Thursday evening, the Seattle Seahawks and rookie safety Nick Emmanwori agreed to a fully-guaranteed contract per ESPN's Adam Schefter. For the first time ever, the No. 35 overall pick in a draft will be receiving fully-guaranteed money on his rookie deal.

Seattle Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori is now the most important player in the NFL. It haste do with his contract situation. Here's why.

Three-star safety and in-state target, Triston Lewis has committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks. The South Carolina Gamecocks are on a little bit of a recru

All eyes across the NFL will be on Seattle Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori to see if he reports to camp on July 15. Here's why.

The Seahawks' contract impasse with Nick Emmanwori and other NFL teams' following suit with second-round picks is ridiculous to ESPN's Bill Barnwell.