Quinton Dial, who was taken in by friends when he lost his home in high school, owns a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers that guarantees him $5.3 million and could be worth up to $16 million.
"It just shows how much hard work pays off," Dial said. "It's definitely a blessing to be a part of the Niners for the next four years."
Dial's NFL career didn't start as though he'd be a future candidate for a contract extension. He opened his rookie season on the reserve/non-football injury list.