Buccaneers' Kendell Beckwith: Signs rookie contract

Beckwith (knee) signed his rookie contract with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.

The last pick of the third round, Beckwith brings the skill level of a higher-ranked player, but fell in the draft due to an ACL tear he suffered in November while playing for LSU. He brings an impressive college resume and is expected to eventually compete with Devante Bond for starting strongside linebacker duties if he proves healthy in training camp.