Shockwaves in the NFL: Why Are 30 Second-Round Picks Still Unsigned as Training Camps Kick Off?

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Harris’ team told Front Office Sports that their negotiations continue with the Chargers, and that the wideout won’t report to camp until he has signed a deal.In the two-plus months since, the 30 other second-round picks haven’t budged, reportedly searching for fully guaranteed compensation as well.The second-round-wide signing delay resulted after the first two players taken in the second round received unprecedented, fully-guaranteed contracts in May.

The second-round-wide signing delay resulted after the first two players taken in the second round received unprecedented, fully-guaranteed contracts in May.

The second-round-wide signing delay resulted after the first two players taken in the second round received unprecedented, fully-guaranteed contracts in May.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ standoff with this year’s No. 17 overall pick, former Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart, is well documented. A dispute over contract language regarding the voiding of his salary guarantees took center stage last month while Stewart sat out and then left Bengals mandatory minicamp.Advertisement