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NFL: Former Utes RB Devontae Booker signs Denver Broncos contract

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2014, file photo, Oregon linebacker Derrick Malone, left, attempts to make a tackle as Utah running back Devontae Booker carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Salt Lake City. Booker's 1,512 rushing yards in 2014 were the second most in school history by seven yards. Many expect Booker to be a Heisman candidate in 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Fourth round Denver Broncos draft pick and former Utah running back Devontae Booker signed his rookie contract Friday.

The four-year deal is worth $2.72 million with a $383,392 signing bonus, according to spotrac.com.

Booker, who is still recovering from a torn meniscus suffered with the Utes last season, is limited on the field, but is expected to fully participate in practices by June, according to denverbroncos.com.

He rushed for 1,261 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015 for Utah.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) runs past Michigan Wolverines safety Jarrod Wilson (22) during the first half of the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Thursday September 3, 2015. Utah is winning 10-3 at halftime.