Keeping an eye on our forgotten rookie:
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Howard Wilson hints at return to football activities
by Josh Edwards
Apr 16, 9:38 AM
Houston cornerback
Howard Wilson (6-foot-1, 184) was taken in the fourth round, No. 120 overall, by the Cleveland Browns. He suffered a fractured patella during his first week of practice with the organization. He was later added to the injured reserve.
“It's disappointing but this a part of playing football. It was kind of a freak thing. I was just running around and my knee just kind of locked up on me. I didn't think much of it but the training staff wanted to get the proper testing so I got the MRI. I'm a positive person so I will have the surgery, work hard in my rehab and look forward to getting back to out there and helping this team win some games," Wilson said at the time of injury in May.
Wilson may be back out there soon. Sunday, on Twitter,
he hinted that his return is imminent. "Uh oh that man is back," he said.
Cleveland begins the first phase of their off-season program Monday. Players return to Berea to get some work in before the 2018 NFL Draft.
The Texas native recorded 54 tackles, five interceptions and a touchdown during his final season with the Cougars. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.57 second 40-yard dash. He also had a 33.5 inch vertical jump and a 119 inch broad jump. He was a top performer in the three cone drill (6.68 seconds) and the 20-yard shuttle (3.94 seconds).
He was graded as a fifth or sixth round selection by NFL.com's Lance Zierlein. His 5.48 grade equates to a backup and special teamer.
"Smooth athlete with excellent length who has a long history of making plays on the football. Wilson is fast and fluid and he's willing to do his part as a tackler, but he needs more muscle and more experience before he's ready to handle some of the physical receivers he will see in the league. Wilson's size, speed and ball skills will be coveted traits and they give him a chance to become a good NFL starter with time,"
NFL Network's Lance Zierlein said.
General Manager John Dorsey has been active in making changes to the cornerback position this off-season. Veteran
Jason McCourty was traded to the New England Patriots.
Terrance Mitchell, EJ Gaines and
TJ Carrie were signed in free agency.
Briean Boddy-Calhoun,
Mike Jordan and
Jamar Taylor are also returning to the roster from last year's team. Cleveland is also expected to address the position in the 2018 NFL Draft, which takes place from Apr. 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.