The San Francisco 49ers signed Collins, the 43rd overall pick, to a four-year contract worth $10.3 million with $9 million guaranteed.

This signing completes the 49ers' entire 11-man draft class just before training camp begins on July 22.

The trend toward guaranteed contracts gained momentum when the Texans and Browns signed their second-round picks, setting expectations for others.

Alfred Collins has become the first second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to sign a fully guaranteed rookie contract, potentially setting a new standard for players in similar positions.

Prior to Collins' signing, only two out of 32 second-round picks had secured contracts, which had caused delays in negotiations for other players.

Collins' deal is expected to break a deadlock that left most second-round players without contracts, influencing future negotiations.

Collins, who played for Texas, is anticipated to play a vital role on the 49ers' defensive line after the team moved on from previous starters.

His $9 million guarantee exceeds the $6.93 million guaranteed to Max Melton, a cornerback drafted in the same position last year.

While Collins' deal has been finalized, some players like Saints quarterback Tyler Shough are still pushing for fully guaranteed contracts and may consider holding out from training camp.