Murray Signs Free Agent Contract with Browns
5/16/2017 11:16:00 AM | Football
Kent State graduate Najee Murray (Steubenville, Ohio) signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns Monday. The Browns brought in 17 tryout players for their three-day rookie minicamp May 12-14, but Murray was one of only two players offered a contract Monday.
An All-Mid-American Conference First Team selection, Murray was considered undersized for the NFL, but proved his worth over the weekend in Berea. Â The lockdown cover cornerback became the seventh Kent State alum on a current NFL roster.
Murray also gained the attention of NFL scouts after being chosen to play in the 2017 Tropical Bowl. As a senior he ranked in the nation's top 10 in passes defended. Murray had a hand in five turnovers with two interceptions, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown.Â
With Murray's help, the Golden Flashes ranked No. 1 in the MAC in pass efficiency defense in 2016.Â
Cleveland's first preseason game is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10.
