This week marks the first big week of college pro days for prospective NFL draftees. Players at several major college programs will take to the indoor practice facilities to show off for NFL GMs, coaches and scouts.
Browns GM Andrew Berry, head coach Kevin Stefanski and various assistants are poised to fan out around the country to attend different pro days. Since many take place at the same time, dividing and conquering is the way to go.
Here are the pro days this week, with a special spotlight on those with draft significance for the Browns:
March 10
Oklahoma State
Wyoming – The Cowboys have a middle-round LB prospect in Logan Wilson who very much fits the bill of what the Browns are looking for to replace Joe Schobert. He met with the team at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. If Berry makes the trip to Laramie, it’s a sign of major interest in Wilson.
March 11
Arkansas
Colorado
Oklahoma – The Sooners have several prospects who could join old teammate Baker Mayfield in Cleveland. Chief among them are LB Kenneth Murray, DT Neville Gallimore and QB Jalen Hurts, who could interest the Browns as a backup QB and special-package weapon in the middle rounds.
Oregon State
Wisconsin – LB Zack Baun played the exact same role for the Badgers that Schobert did, and he projects to make a similar transition in the NFL. WR Quintez Cephus had a horrible combine 40 time, but if he salvages some dignity in Madison he’s a viable late-round target for the Browns, too.
March 12
Clemson – The powerhouse program has scads of future NFL talents working out. Most notable is LB Isaiah Simmons, a likely top-10 overall pick with incredible athleticism and positional versatility. The Browns figure to have interest in WR Tee Higgins, CB A.J. Terrell and OT Tremayne Anchrum, among others.
Nebraska
Oregon
Princeton
Southern Illinois – The Salukis have a legit Day 2 safety prospect in Jeremy Chinn, whose game bears a strong resemblance to former Browns first-rounder Jabrill Peppers.
Tulsa
March 13
Georgia Southern
Michigan – I’ll be in Ann Arbor to watch the Browns watch several intriguing prospects. Two Wolverine offensive linemen merit special Cleveland attention: Center Cesar Ruiz and Ben Bredeson, who can play guard or right tackle. The Browns have met with both already during this draft season.
Portland State