Cleveland Browns: Players to watch for Dec. 21 Bowl games
By Peter Smith
Dec 7, 2013; Fresno, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks towards the crowd after the Bulldogs defeated the Utah State Aggies 24-17 at Bulldog Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
During the bowl season, many Cleveland Browns fans may wander into some of the number of games this time of year being played. If you are looking for a reason to pay attention to some of these games beyond the fact that you put money on the game, here is a look at some of the draft prospects that could be of interest to the Browns in May. The *’s indicate underclassmen who are eligible but have not declared at this point.
There are certainly others that were not included. While the bowl games are a great way to see these players in action, it is important not to put too much of an emphasis positively or negatively based on one performance.
Gildan New Mexico Bowl, 2pm ESPN
Washington State v. Colorado State
- Deone Bucannon, FS Washington State
- Shaquil Barrett, OLB Colorado State
- Weston Richburg, C Colorado State
- Crockett Gilmore, TE Colorado State
Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, 3:30pm ABC
Fresno State v. USC
- Derek Carr, QB Fresno State
- Marqise Lee, WR USC*
- Davante Adams, WR Fresno State *
- Marcel Jensen, TE Fresno State
- Devon Kennard, OLB USC
- Dion Bailey, S USC*
- Xavier Grimble, TE USC*
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, 5:30pm ESPN
Buffalo v. San Diego State
- Khalil Mack, OLB Buffalo
- Brandon Oliver, RB Buffalo
- Adam Muema, RB San Diego State
- Bryce Quigley, OT San Diego State
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, 9pm ESPN
Tulane v. Louisiana-Lafayette
- Ryan Grant, WR Tulane
- Orleans Darkwa, RB Tulane