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Former Miami Hurricanes receiver Mike Harley makes undrafted free agency decision

20200517_134556by:Justin Rudolph04/30/22
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Another undrafted rookie free agent from the 2022 NFL Draft has found a new home. According to On3’s Matt Zenitz, former Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Mike Harley is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns.

Harley, a five-foot-11 senior from Fort Lauderdale, FL, played a sizable role in the Hurricanes’ pass offense, primarily from the slot position. The five-year senior wide receiver spent his entire finished collegiate career in Miami and ended it with 182 catches or 2158 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Harley is the second slot size receiver that the Browns have picked up during this draft process. In the third round, they spent the No.99 overall pick on wide receiver David Bell out of Purdue.

Browns select Oklahoma defensive end Isaiah Thomas in 2022 NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns are hoping it has found a steal in Oklahoma defensive end Isaiah Thomas. After a relatively small role his first three seasons in Norman, Thomas spent the past two seasons as a starter where he showed flashes of pro potential.

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That’s why Browns selected him 223rd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday, launching his journey in the league.

Thomas was a second team All-Big 12 selection each of the past two seasons according to both coaches and media. He proved a problem for opposing quarterbacks, totaling a combined 16.5 sacks in 2020 and 2021, leading the Sooners in that category both years. He also totaled four forced fumbles, three of which came this past season.

Joining Oklahoma in 2017 as a four-star recruit, Isaiah Thomas ranked as the No. 30 edge defender and No. 298 overall player according to On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was a highly sought after recruit, also receiving offers from Alabama, Texas A&MBaylor and many others.