2016 Cleveland Browns roster analysis: Quarterbacks

Kevin Hogan

Age: 24

Experience: 1 year

Contract Status: Free Agent in 2018

Kevin Hogan was drafted in the fifth round, No. 162 overall, out of Stanford by the Kansas City Chiefs. Failing to make the 53-man roster, the Chiefs released the rookie quarterback. The Browns then added Hogan to their practice squad.

The rookie quarterback had a solid collegiate career at Stanford starting for three-and-a-half seasons and leading the Cardinal to three Pac-12 Championships.

With injuries mounting to the quarterback position the Browns singed Hogan to their active roster on October 11. Hogan saw his first NFL action in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hue Jackson designed a special package for Hogan which utilized his legs by running the read-option. In the game, starting quarterback Cody Kessler was knocked out of the game with a concussion and Hogan played the remainder of the game. Hogan finished the game 12 of 24 passing for 100 yards and two interceptions. However, most of his damage was done on the ground as he rushed for 104 yards and one touchdown. The rest of the season Hogan saw minimal action in his read-option package against only the Jets and Ravens.

 CMP  ATT  CMP %  YDS  TD  INT

14      26     53. 8    104    0     2 

2017 Outlook: 

The Browns front office was able to acquire another young quarterback in Hogan. Hogan lacks what talent evaluators and coaches look for in starting quarterbacks, but he showed the athletic ability to succeed running the ball.

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Hogan is a long-term project that must improve in the passing game to be considered a backup option that can be relied. Expect Hogan to enter training camp on the roster and fight for a roster spot through the summer.