Former Nebraska safety Nate Gerry has signed his first professional contract.

Gerry, a fifth-round selection of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft, signed a four-year rookie contract with the franchise on Friday.

The Eagles plan to transition Gerry into an outside linebacker when he arrives for the team’s first rookie minicamp this week.

Gerry played outside linebacker at Nebraska before moving back to safety for his final three years in the program. Gerry finished his Nebraska career with 273 tackles and 13 interceptions. The tackle mark ranks sixth overall in program history.

#Eagles sign seven #EaglesDraft picks:

Sidney Jones

Rasul Douglas

Mack Hollins

Donnel Pumphrey

Shelton Gibson

Nathan Gerry

Elijah Qualls pic.twitter.com/hHND5jwcV5 — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 11, 2017