In addition to signing fourth round draft pick Alameda Ta'amu on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers have also signed their fifth round draft pick Chris Rainey. The four-year contract is expected to total out at around $2.282 million and include a signing bonus of around $182,000.

The base salaries for Rainey are $390,000, $480,000, $570,000 & $660,000.

The Florida running back had 2,464 yards and 13 touchdowns rushing and caught 69 passes for 795 yards and six touchdowns in his 53 game college career. Rainey also played on the punt return team where he returned 2 punts for touchdowns and blocked 6 others. The Steelers have 7 remaining draft picks now left to sign.

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