UDFA WR Tony Brown comes with connection to an old Browns wideout

Darren Chiaverini still holds the Browns rookie record for catches in a game

One of the more promising undrafted free agents signed by the Cleveland Browns in the aftermath of the 2020 NFL Draft is Tony Brown. The wide receiver from Colorado might have received a little guidance to Cleveland from his college position coach, a name that is familiar to Browns fans.

That would be Darrin Chiaverini. The current Colorado coordinator and receivers coach played for the Browns from 1999-2000. In fact, Chiaverini still holds the franchise rookie record for most receptions in a game, with 10.

Brown has some of his coach’s old game style to him. Like Chiaverini, Brown doesn’t win with speed but rather precision and strength. Playing with Laviska Shenault, Brown caught 56 passes in 2019, scoring five TDs.