The Cleveland Browns have officially kicked off their rookie minicamp in Berea, running from May 8-10, before a select group of rookies head to the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. With 53 players hitting the field, the competition is heating up—and 25 of them are trying out for a chance to earn a spot on the roster.
Earlier today, the Browns confirmed the signing of 12 undrafted free agents, but the real story lies in the tryout players who could surprise everyone. While it's common for 2 or 3 tryout players to impress enough to get signed, most are here to fill out the numbers for camp drills. For instance, the team brought in long snapper John Ferimann from Ohio State just to handle those duties for the weekend.
Let's break down the tryout players by position, starting with some intriguing names:
Cornerbacks
- DeCarlos Nicholson (6-4, 200 lbs, Southern California)
- Aaron Harris (5-9, 192 lbs, North Carolina A&T)
- Joshuah Moten (5-11, 187 lbs, Southern Mississippi)
Offensive Line
- Korion Sharpe (OG, 6-2, 307 lbs, North Carolina A&T)
What makes this minicamp unique is the presence of a veteran player trying out: wide receiver Jaelon Reagor, a former first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles. It's rare to see a player with that pedigree at a rookie camp, but it shows the Browns are leaving no stone unturned in their search for talent.
Every year, fringe first-year players on reserve/future contracts also participate, and they need to perform well. If one of the 25 tryout players makes a big impression, those fringe players could quickly become yesterday's news. For the Browns, this weekend is about more than just filling roster spots—it's about finding hidden gems who can contribute this season.