Browns running back Terrance West signed his rookie contract this afternoon, reports the Akron Beacon Journal.
West received a four-year contract worth $2.796 million. The Browns traded up to draft West in the third round (No. 94 overall). The rookie from Division II Towson University is expected to compete with Ben Tate for the starting job.
West believes he's an ideal fit to run behind the zone-blocking scheme used heavily by new Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan because of his one-cut rushing style.
"That's where I get my money at," West said. "I was doing that at Towson. I'm pretty good and confident in what we're doing. It's instinct. That's how I run — one cut and downfield."