Recap of 2014 NFL draft picks for the Cleveland Browns of football players Gilbert, Manziel, Bitonio, Kirksey, West and Desir
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Friday, 16 May 2014 04:45
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Cleveland Browns General Manager Ray Farmer (far right) orchestrated a successful 2014 draft that garnered six new players, including first round picks Justin Gilbert (second from left) and Johnny Manziel (third from left). Also pictured is new head coach Mike Pettine (far left). The Browns also acquired future 1st, 4th and 6th round picks for the 2015 NFL Draft. Below is a recap of the Cleveland Browns 2014 Draft Class.
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Played quarterback and defensive back as a Texas prep, also competing in basketball and track. Burst on the scene as a true freshman in 2010, returning 26 kickoffs for 698 yards (26.8-yard average) and two touchdowns and returning eight punts for 55 yards (6.9) in 12 games. As a reserve defensive back and special teams player, he had 18 tackles, one pass breakup and zero interceptions with one forced fumble. Was a Jim Thorpe Award finalist in 2013 after registering 42 tackles, seven pass breakups and seven interceptions in 13 games (10 starts); also had 18 kickoff returns for 453 yards (25.2) and a TD. Had interception returns for touchdowns of 31 yards at Iowa State and 43 yards at Texas. Concluded his college career with eight non-offensive touchdowns, including six on kickoff returns (one shy of the NCAA record).
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The Texas prep was named a Parade All-American after throwing 45 touchdown passes and rushing for 30 more as a senior. Redshirted in 2011. Burst onto the scene in the fall, becoming the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, the Davey O'Brien Award and the Manning Award after completing 295 of 434 passes for 3,706 yards (68.0 percent) with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 13 starts. Became the only player in NCAA history to have 5,000 total yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season and set the SEC record with 5,116 yards of total offense. Set at least 35 NCAA, SEC or school records in his two-year career. Had a 19-6 career record in 25 starts.
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Prepped in California where he also played basketball and competed in shot put. Redshirted in 2009, earning Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year. Was a reserve and special-teams contributor in '10 (14 games). Started all 38 games at tackle 2011-13. Team captain.
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Linebacker-fullback who won state titles in football and track as a Missouri prep. Saw limited action in 11 games in 2010, scratching six tackles. Stepped into the lineup in '11, starting all 13 games (first seven at weakside linebacker, final six at "Leo") -- produced 110 tackles, five for loss and a sack with two pass breakups and a forced fumble. Started all 13 games at "Leo" in '13 and recorded 104-5-2.5 with a pass breakup, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble return TD. Team captain.
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The Baltimore prep was a multi-sport athlete, participating in basketball, baseball and track in addition to football. Set the NCAA FCS single-season rushing mark and led all of college football in 2013 with 413 carries for 2,519 yards (6.1) and 41 touchdowns and 26 catches for 258 yards and a TD in 16 games. Was the CAA Offensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. Led the Tigers to the FCS Championship game and set the FCS record for touchdowns in a season with 42. Had 354 yards and five touchdowns against Eastern Illinois in the playoffs. His 84 career rushing touchdowns tied the FCS record, set by Adrian Peterson (Georgia Southern 1998-2001) in only three seasons.
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A native of Port Au Prince, Haiti, he emigrated to the St. Louis area with his parents when he was 4. Was the 2013 winner of the Cliff Harris Award, given to the nations top small college defensive back, after recording 33 tackles, eight pass breakups and four INTs with one tackle for loss and one forced fumble. Earned invitations to the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. VIDEO »
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Last Updated on Sunday, 18 May 2014 02:58