Following weeks of negotiations, Alfred Collins has signed his first NFL contract with the San Francisco 49ers. On Wednesday, Collins and the 49ers agreed on a four-year deal worth $10.3 million. It includes $9 million guaranteed. Now, the former Longhorn can focus on preparing for the regular season with his future secured.

The 49ers had a hole at defensive tackle after releasing former prized free agent signee Javon Hargrave over the offseason.

The 49ers' agreement with DT Alfred Collins is worth $10.3 million over four years and includes $9M guaranteed, sources told ESPN. He becomes just the third second-round pick this year to have signed with his team (Carson Schwesinger,