Raiders sign top draft pick LB Khalil Mack to 4-year deal
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Oakland Raiders have signed top draft pick Khalil Mack to an $18.7 million, four-year contract.
The deal signed Thursday also includes a club option for a fifth year.
Mack was chosen fifth overall in last week's draft and is expected to be an immediate impact pass rusher at linebacker on Oakland's rebuilt defense.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In 48 college games at Buffalo, Mack recorded 28½ sacks, a major college-record 16 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, four interceptions and 21 passes defensed.
Mack will take part in his first practices in the NFL this weekend at the Raiders' three-day rookie minicamp beginning Friday.
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