The Browns are set to meet with Stanford QB Kevin Hogan, according to Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com (via Twitter). This is a potentially intriguing development, as Cleveland has been expected to take one of this year’s top quarterback prospects with the No. 2 overall pick despite having signed Robert Griffin III late last month. Hogan is considered more of a mid-round talent, but he certainly has his fans in the scouting community after setting a Stanford school record for victories (36). The Browns may just be doing their due diligence, but if they pass on a quarterback with the No. 2 overall selection with the intention of picking up a signal-caller like Hogan or Christian Hackenberg later in the draft, it could have major ramifications for the teams picking immediately behind Cleveland in the first round.
More of the latest draft-related news…
- German wide receiver Moritz Boehringer will host a private workout for teams Friday, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). Boehringer, who could go as high as the fourth round, has already met with Minnesota officials. He also has visits scheduled with the Bears, Rams, Panthers, Chiefs and Broncos, per Andy Fenelon of NFL.com.
- The Bears look poised to draft a quarterback this year, writes John Mullin of CSNChicago.com, as the team dedicated a sizable amount of its interview time at the February combine to signal-callers. “It’s a good position in the draft,” general manager Ryan Pace said last month. “We’ve gotta be smart.” Other than entrenched starter Jay Cutler, the Bears’ in-house options under center include 2014 sixth-round pick David Fales and Matt Blanchard – who signed a reserve/futures contract in January.
- The Buccaneers invited Western Kentucky tight end Tyler Higbee to their pro day, but the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder is only doing private workouts and top-30 visits, tweets Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times. Higbee hauled in 38 passes, averaged 14.8 yards per catch, and racked up eight touchdowns last season.
- Former Georgia Tech and Florida linebacker Anthony Harrell will attend the Buccaneers’ local workout on April 15, Auman reports (on Twitter).
Rory Parks contributed to this post.
Cleveland needs to pass on a qtb at #2. Do we really think they will not finish at the bottom of the league this year. When was the last time they did not use at least 3 qua in a season due to injuries . Start building your line to PROTECT the future qb. Otherwise he will be crunched. To many holes to have # 2 pick sitting on sideline.
They actually have a decent line compared to many others
They tried that already & it failed miserably. Thomas, 1st rounder, Mack 1st rounder, Schwartz early 2nd rounder, Bitonio early 2nd rounder, Erving 1st rounder, plus a top 10 right guard in Greco. O-Line means zilch if QB sucks!!!And just because they are early picks doesn’t mean they will be great. An O-Lineman can bust just as easy as a QB. Look at Fisher, Joeckel & Erving for starters.
I agree with John Mullin I think the Bears will draft a QB in this years Draft there are a lot of QB in this years draft and if Pace draft the right one he can be Cutlers replacement in a year or two
I agree with John Mullin I think the Bears will draft a QB in this years draft there could be some good ones and if Pace draft the right one that QB could be Cutlers replacement in a year or two
Or if the new qb beats cutler for the starting job
Not going to happen. If they draft one, he’d be a Aaron Rodgers type guy who’ll sit behind Jay for two seasons, at the very least.
Yeah I hear there’s a lot of Aaron Rodgers in this draft
Browns not going QB all depends on what the Titans do. If the Titans take Jalen Ramsey and Tunsil is sitting there, the Browns can’t pass on him. However, if the Titans take Tunsil, I don’t see Ramsey et. al being the pick and it will be Goff/Wentz.