The Jaguars signed third-round pick defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a contract on Tuesday.
Ngakoue [pronounced IN-gah-kway] was the final member of the seven-man class to sign his rookie deal. He recorded 13 ½ sacks last season at Maryland before declaring for the draft as a true junior.
The 22-year-old Ngakoue has received praised from Jaguars coaches in the offseason program for his speed and burst off the ball. The 6-foot-2, 252-pound Ngakoue is expected to back up starter Dante Fowler at the weak-side defensive end [Leo] position.
Financial terms of Ngakoue’s deal were not made available.