Sure, George Kokinis isn't officially the general manager of the Browns, but the team has a small army of scouts in Mobile, Ala. taking a look at the top senior talent in the nation.
Luke gave a good look at Monday's activities. Here's how things have shook out the last two days:
The venerable Scott Wright reports that the team looked at the following players Tuesday:
- William Beatty, OT, Connecticut
- Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
- Tim Jamison, DE, Michigan
- Tyrone McKenzie, OLB, South Florida
- Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan
- Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State
- Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon
- Zack Follett, LB, Cal
- Xavier Fulton, OT, Illinois
- Chip Vaughn, SS, Wake Forest
- Derek Pegues, FS, Miss. State
- Arian Foster, RB, Tennessee
- Michael Hamlin, SS, Clemson
- Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
- Troy Kropog, OT, Tulane
- Rashad Johnson, SS, Alabama
- Herman Johnson, OG, LSU
On Wednesday, Wright reported the following observations:
- William Moore, FS, Missouri
- Tony Fiammetta, FB, Syracuse
- DeAngelo Smith, CB, Cincinnati
- Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech
- Domonique Johnson, CB, Jackson State
- Moise Fokou, LB, Maryland
- Anthony Hill, TE, North Carolina State
- Pat White, QB, West Virginia
- Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty
So, given the amount of players scouts were seen either closely watching or interviewing, it's hard to pinpoint what kind of players the Browns are looking at. Also, it's interesting to note that none of these players are necessarily worthy of the fifth pick in the draft.
Scout.com reports that the Browns actually requested a second interview with Jennings and notes that he went to the same school as director of player personnel T.J. McCreight.
Scout also notes the Browns have checked out Navy fullback Eric Kettani.
Notes…
The Browns are reportedly going to name University of Southern California quarterbacks coach Carl Smith to the same position.
Thinking about rooting for Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl? Then you're not a true Browns fan.
Former defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is expected to be given the same job with Jacksonville.
nonsense – pittsburgh is the template for a small market franchise – it is superior to ours in all respects, starting with ownership. i would trade franchises in a heartbeat – it must be great to root for something more than not being humiliated
glad to see the Browns are being active. As a Browns fan i must admit that the Steelers are a great organization, they must be respected for that.Hopefully one day the Browns can be the same way.
How did a pukesburg comment get on here? Read nothing about them in the article. Is she the jilted girlfriend you are still drooling over njhobohb?
I like that the Scouts are looking at many different players at many different positions. I agree none of them are worthy of the 5th pick but I am sure they arlready have that covered. And are looking for later round draft picks.
Would like to see Ray M. from USC at linebacker. He has looked good at the Senior Bowl practices and looked great during the year for one of the best defenses in the country.
the reference was in "notes." it wears one down when, living amongst giant and eagles fans, the team i've rooted for for over 50 yearts can't do anything right while a smaller market team figuratively down the road consistantly gets it done
While I am no Steelers fan, any comment is welcome here. But I would say it's fine to respect Pittsburgh, there is no way that I am rooting for them in the Super Bowl.
jdbjr, I love me some Maualuga. However, I don't think he's worth the top 5 pick. If the Browns could trade back, get extra picks and still select, I'd love that.