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2009 NFL Draft

Check out NFL Draft videos/stories on Ohio.com

April 25, 2009

Make sure to head over to the Ohio.com NFL Draft page where you'll find videos on the top prospects. There are also stories from Beacon Journal beat writer Marla Ridenour and team previews powered by the Sports Network.

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, NFL Draft

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Mock draft roundup

April 23, 2009

In the latest roundup, Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo is still the favorite choice in mock drafts. However, some surprising names are starting to show up.
Scouts Inc. (McShay)
B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
Last update: April 21
No. 1 pick: Matthew Stafford
NFLDraftScout.com (Rang)
Mark Sanchez, QB, Southern California
Last update: April 20
No. 1 pick: Matthew Stafford
NFL.com (Kirwan)
Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
Last [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, BJ Raji, Brian Orakpo, Eugene Monroe, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, NFL Draft

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Who should the Browns' pick in the first round?

April 21, 2009

With the 2009 NFL Draft just days away, we wanted to find out who the fans would like to see in orange and brown. Offensive tackles Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe as well as quarterback Matt Stafford and linebacker Aaron Curry were not included in this poll because in all likelihood they'll be gone by [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, Brian Orakpo, Mark Sanchez, Michael Crabtree, NFL Draft, Rey Maualuga

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Yahoo Sports: Edwards will be traded to Giants before draft

April 14, 2009

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports is reporting, based on two sources, in an effort to land Braylon Edwards the Giants will improve what they're offering the Browns.
The Browns reportedly asked for New York's second- and fifth-round picks and young wide receiver Steve Smith. The Giants countered with two picks and either Domenik Hixon or Mario [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, NFL Draft

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Get to know your possible first-round pick

April 10, 2009

For better or worse, the Browns have seemed the most interested in Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo. They interviewed him at the Combine and attended a private workout. Orakpo will be in Berea next week for another interview.
So, who is Brian Orakpo?
Watch this video, and learn more:

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, Brian Orakpo, Cleveland Browns, NFL Draft, Texas, University of Texas

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Several additions to player interest list

April 8, 2009

As more word continues to trickle in on who the Browns might be targeting, we'll continue to update the team's player interest list. Make sure to check it out. There will probably be more names surfacing next week as the Browns are holding several visits Monday and Tuesday.
Check out the list.

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Mock draft roundup

March 10, 2009

Last month, Luke took a tour of mock drafts around the Web, so I thought I'd do a quick roundup today. Neither Todd McShay or Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN has updated their mock since Luke's post.
The Huddle Report – Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
Comment: Do the Browns need a cornerback after signing Hank Poteat [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, BJ Raji, Brian Orakpo, Cleveland Browns, DJ Moore, Donald Brown, Everette Brown, Jared Cook, LeSean McCoy, Malcolm Jenkins, Matt Stafford, Matthew Stafford, Mike Mickens, Mock Draft, NFL Draft

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Browns to work out Texas defensive end Orakpo

March 5, 2009

Members of the Browns will travel to Austin, Tex. on March 16 to work out defensive end Brian Orakpo.
As far as we can tell, this is the first prospect the Browns will observe outside of the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. Southern California linebacker Clay Matthews III said he will come to Cleveland for [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, Brian Orakpo, Cleveland Browns, NFL Draft, Texas

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Matthews' journey to NFL almost complete

March 3, 2009

For Southern California linebacker Clay Matthews III, the path to the NFL Draft has been a unique one.
Barely recruited in high school, Matthews walked on at USC, a team typically packed with blue-chip recruits. That's where his father, Clay Matthews Jr., and his uncle, Bruce, were All-America selections.
At USC, Matthews caught the attention of coaches [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews, Clay Matthews III, Cleveland Browns, Kaluka Maiava, NFL Draft, Rey Maualuga, Southern California, USC

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Even without GM, Browns busy at Senior Bowl

January 22, 2009

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 [...]

Tagged as: 2009 NFL Draft, DeAngelo Smith, George Kokinis, Herman Johnson, NFL Draft, Senior Bowl, William Moore

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