Browns lock in defense with two third round picks
Browns use their final picks of the day to nab Southern Cal cornerback Dayton McCutcheon and California safety Marquis Smith. McCutcheon, son of former NFL running back Lawrence McCutcheon, is a compact cover corner with durability and speed. Smith, a 6-2, 214-pound force, draws comparisons to Steve Atwater and could grow into a weak-side linebacker. The selections cap a defensive run after earlier picks Couch, Rahim Andullah, and Kevin Johnson as Cincinnati's Akili Smith goes No. 3 to the Bengals.
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Browns pick Rahim Abdullah from Clemson in 45th selection
The Browns add Clemson linebacker Rahim Abdullah with the 45th overall pick, projecting him as a SAM linebacker. Coach Palmer highlights his pass rush ability and intelligence, noting he must adjust to the NFL passing game. Abdullah shines with speed 4.66 over 40 yards and strong blitzing.
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Browns Draft Capsule Caps Busy NFL Debut
The expansion Browns made 13 picks in the draft led by the No 1 overall choice. Tim Couch Syracuse Kevin Johnson Daylon McGutcheon Marquis Smith headline a class featuring several players from Kentucky Syracuse USC Cal with notes on size speed and potential impact for coach Palmer.
Browns select versatile receiver Kevin Johnson in second round
Johnson, a Syracuse transfer who played quarterback in high school, was drafted 82nd overall by the Browns. At 5'10" 188, he ran a 4.31 forty and brings speed and hands to split end. Coach Chris Palmer expects development, noting Johnson’s Big East kickoff yardage and rare multi position experience.
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Browns land defensive end Derrick Alexander in free agency
The Cleveland Browns sign four year pro Derrick Alexander after missing on several college defensive ends in the draft. Alexander, 6 foot 4 and 286 pounds from Florida State, had 74 sacks last season with the Minnesota Vikings and fills a major hole on a weak defense.
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No. 1 Draft Picks Across AFL NFL 1936 1998
A breakdown of No. 1 picks from 1936 to 1998. From 1961 to 1966 AFL and NFL both had No. 1 choices. Positions show running backs 23 quarterbacks 20 defensive linemen 11 wide receivers six offensive linemen five linebackers three defensive backs one. Colleges include Notre Dame five Auburn four USC four Ohio State three Georgia three Stanford three Texas three Illinois two Miami two Nebraska two Tennessee two Oklahoma two 34 schools with one Ohio State singled out. Key picks include 1973 Tom Cousineau Buffalo linebacker 1994 Dan Wilkinson Cincinnati defensive end 1997 Orlando Pace St. Louis tackle. Tim Couch first No. 1 from Kentucky. Sixteen teams have yet to draft No. 1. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts lead with six. Buffalo and New England five each. Six teams have never drafted No. 1: Denver San Diego Seattle Ravens Jaguars Panthers. USC produced back to back No. 1s 1968 Ron Yary 1969 O J Simpson. First three No. 1s were running backs. KiJana Carter 1995 last. First quarterback Anglia Bertelli 1944 Notre Dame. last Peyton Manning 1998 Tennessee Indianapolis. First two quarterbacks from Notre Dame Bert and Gancawier. First wide receiver Leon Hart 1950 Detroit. last Keyshawn Johnson 1996 USC. Only defensive back first pick Gary Glick 1956 Colorado A&M Pittsburgh. Michigan has one No. 1 Tom Harmon 1941 running back drafted by Chicago.
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