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Singletary happy to accommodate Browns' combine request
Published: March 6, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.
Most prospects asked to work out at two positions at the NFL Scouting Combine decline the opportunity. Devin Singletary didn't.

Singletary told NFL.com only one NFL club -- the Cleveland Browns -- requested that he also work out with wide receivers, but the Florida Atlantic running back obliged on Saturday.

"I looked at it like, 'If a team wants to see what I can do in the slot, let's show them.' I was cool with it, and my agent was fine with it," he said.

Singletary said Dallas Cowboys receivers coach Sanjay Lal put him through drill work with receivers, and placed outside of his comfort zone, he shined.

"I didn't drop any balls, and I ran smooth routes," Singletary said. "Several coaches told me as we went off the field that I was moving around really well."

There was heavy interest in the former Owls star on the interview front.

A total of 12 clubs sat down with him for a formal interview: the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and the same Browns squad that wanted to check him out as a receiver.

As well, the Jets taped a separate interview with him that Singletary said would be made available to NFL clubs who didn't get a chance to speak with him.

One thing about Singletary clubs are sure to like is his medical file. He made it through three seasons at FAU virtually injury-free, suffering only a minor shoulder bruise as a sophomore that didn't even keep him out for a practice, much less a game, and a strained hamstring during FAU's spring practice in 2018. That's a remarkably healthy stretch at a position that absorbs a great deal of contact.

"I got through the physicals faster than a lot of guys because there wasn't as much to worry about. One team doctor was joking around with me and said 'You must be a punter, as clean as your sheet is,'" Singletary said.

A 40-yard dash clocking of 4.66 seconds was his lone disappointment, and he believes he'll improve on that significantly at his pro day workout on March 26. But he made no excuses for turning in a time that wasn't on par with the times he clocked in training.

"I felt good running it," he said. "I don't know why it was slower, but it is what it is. It didn't happen that day. I was testing faster (in training), but I know I'll get that right at pro day."

-- Chase Goodbread

Might not mean anything. Then again, it might.

Give me a Duke Johnson but make it slower.

Thanks for the article, guard. Do you know anything about the guy? I haven't followed the draft this year and I don't remember watching him play.

Vers, I saw a couple of games this year. A running back with outstanding balance and between the tackles physicality. He has an uncanny knack of tacking contact and staying on his feet. He operates very well in space. Don't know anything about his pass protection which is a crucial skill. I don't know anything about his 40 times either but his play speed looks good. I think he's a 4 or 5 round selection.

Freddie has slot plans in store. Later rounds are where Dorsey can shine; pretty certain this wasn't a casual request. We like something about this individual, or we plan to create a need for him to fill. Keeping an eye on this guy.

To show a vid of him against Oklahoma is a bit misleading, OU's D couldn't stop a runny nose.

Cool insight. Looks like we have honed in on some guys, as we'd all expect. Our O will be very cool to watch IMO

Thanks guard. I prefer watching a game tape such as that one as opposed to highlights.

I watched that video. Some observations based off of that one single game.

What I Liked:

--Like you, I saw good balance.
--Ability to shrug off tacklers.
--Runs w/a low center of gravity.
--Patient, one-cut runner.
--Made two nice jump-cuts.

Concerns:

--Looked slow.
--Not much of a burst.
--Not much wiggle or elusiveness.

Note: I'm a bit perplexed about the WR stuff. He sure doesn't look like one.

Most draft sites have the guy listed as a 3rd or 4th rnd pick and both CBS sports and Mel Kiper Jr. have him rated as their #3 RB.

I have to agree Tulsa, OU's D wasn't much of a test for anyone ...

except their fans haha

he must have a good agent.

lol

I'm sure it wasn't your intent but when you say the selection of video is "misleading", it implies that I was trying lead readers to specific conclusion. I picked the video because it was more game tape than highlight reel. I did it spur of the moment as I was online for short time this morning before leaving for work. I quickly settled on the OU video in part because it represented a step up in completion. Even if OU's defense is sub par compared to Power 5 counterparts it's likely manned by better athletes than most Conference USA opponents of FAU. Mainly, I picked the video to demonstrate what the Browns were evaluating him for. Not as an endorsement.

The front office is looking at the player, we don't get many indications, pre-draft about Dorsey's interest or intentions so I thought it would be of interest to others. Nothing more. BTW, I prefer to keep Johnson.

You're correct, it was not my intent. It was more about taking a shot at my Sooners as their D sucked, big time, and I hated it.

Too often it's easy to misunderstand what a poster means. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
GO BROWNS!

Well, this could shed light on what to do with Duke maybe?

A plan by Dorsey to add a Duke replacement?

Me thinks so.

Not yet - but I think Dorsey will trade Duke and attempt to draft Singletary. 3rd round pick, perhaps. Just my opinion.

No offense, but I pray we don't take a RB in round 3. That would be counterproductive.

Some internet big boards have him slotted around there. I wouldn't take him that high.

Not sayin' he isn't worth it, dawg. But, we have Chubb, Hunt, and Duke was a 3rd round pick if my memory is correct. Why spend a 3rd round pick on a position of strength?

We need help in the secondary and the offensive and defensive lines in that round. In my opinion, of course. I am NOT telling others what to think. Just my opinion. Is that okay Rocket and jfan?

Why scout Singletary and specifically put him through WR drills at the Combine unless you have an interest in him? If they were/are interested in him, I doubt he is going to last past the third round - maybe the 4th.

We did have 2 3rd round picks at that time before the Vernon trade. Just trying to put 2+2 together. If they do trade Duke - maybe they are looking at his replacement. Pure speculation on my part.

I would much rather spend the picks on what you suggested.

I hope not the 3rd round. 5th round maybe.

I hear you. We might draft him. I'm just hoping we won't.

J/C

I posted about Singletary because there was an article on the kid. Not because, "we gotta get this guy", LOL.

Anyway, if we wanted this type of player I'd wait till at least round 5 and I'd take Mike Weber, yes of THE Ohio State University. He has similar contact balance ability. Bigger at 5'10", 211 lbs. Faster, 4.47 at Combine. Has displayed catch out of the backfield ability on tape.

I'm not taking any of this personally. Sometimes I get rankled by the condescending tone of others but I don't get that vibe from your post. Even when I do feel a poster is out-of-bounds I try to remember we're just talking football, not life and death.

Anyway, I'm not sure how Singletary would be used but whether as a WR or RB I don't think a 3rd round pick makes sense for us. The only way that could make sense is we got a decent mid-round pick for trading Duke or we fill a position of need by bringing in a Safety in a trade. I"m not on record for trading Johnson but under those conditions, it may improve the overall roster.

Nobody said with that pick. Duke and something might get us in to the first round, or Duke and a 4th back in the 2nd or high 3rd.

We wouldn't that that guy there.

We take him with a 5th rounder, or at best package a couple of 5th's to take him low 4th round.

I get that Duke is a favorite of yours and I like the guy as well. I'd say most do.

I think Dukes value took a hit once Mayfield was named starter. Baker isn't looking to hit the dump-off route. He is looking downfield. If he feels pressure, he doesn't dump-off. He gets outside and keeps looking to push the ball down the field.

In todays NFL I doubt many RB's are the primary receiver on any route other than a screen.

j/c:

I think it would be great if we could trade Duke for a quality SS. Two good players exchanging teams to fit a need.

If you think about it, RBs and SS's are about the easiest guys to find. That is why they aren't as rewarded financially as some other positions. However, we have a real need at SS and an abundance of quality RBs. I'm sure there is a team out there that has a reverse situation.

I hope Dorsey makes it happen.

Sounds good to me.

I think you mean Duke for Hilliard. Duke would be the 3rd stringer and rarely play..