Prince Amukamara, cornerback, Chicago Bears
If Amukamara’s NFL career ended at the close of the 2017 NFL season, he would at least retire a one-time Super Bowl champ. At a mere 27 years old, that is unlikely to be in his plans.
The young cornerback just signed with his third team since being selected 19th overall by the New York Giants in 2011. Amukamara spent five seasons with the Giants before landing a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016. His career thus far has been one filled with various injuries.
Amukamara played in 14 games for the Jags, managing zero interceptions, six passes defended and 49 combined tackles. Pro Football Focus rated Amukamara No. 41 among his position in 2016.
He is now the property of the Bears who signed him to a one-year, fully guaranteed, $7 million deal. Considering Amukamara’s injury history, the fully guaranteed money is a bit curious.
Nonetheless, if Amukamara wants to play beyond 2017, he’ll need to stay healthy and prove he is worthy of all of that guaranteed cash.