Browns Sign Rookie Center Alex Mack
July 25, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
On Saturday, the Cleveland Browns signed center Alex Mack, who was taken in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. At 6-foot-4 and 311 pounds, Mack is expected to have a good chance to begin the 2009 season as the Browns starter at center.
Playing his college football with California, Mack was recognized as the top scholar-athlete in college football by winning the Draddy Trophy. He also was nominated for the Rimington Trophy, which honors the best center in college football.
If he is to join the starters on offense, he’ll likely have to beat out Hank Fraley. Although Fraley has been a good offensive lineman at times during his career, most scouts agree that he struggled last season.
The Browns also signed fellow rookie Kaluka Maiava recently. A linebacker out of USC, Maiava was drafted in the fourth round.
Cleveland Browns rookies will report to training camp on July 31st.
Alex Mack - Cleveland Browns (Image: Zuma Press)
