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3 Standouts at Cleveland Browns 2019 OTAs

By Martin McConnell

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Jamie Gillan #42 of the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions kicks a field goal during the second half against the FIU Golden Panthers at Ricardo Silva Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Jamie Gillan #42 of the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions kicks a field goal during the second half against the FIU Golden Panthers at Ricardo Silva Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – NOVEMBER 04: Jermaine Whitehead #35 of the Green Bay Packers is ejected from the game after slapping David Andrews #60 of the New England Patriots (not pictured) in the first half at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – NOVEMBER 04: Jermaine Whitehead #35 of the Green Bay Packers is ejected from the game after slapping David Andrews #60 of the New England Patriots (not pictured) in the first half at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Jermaine Whitehead, Safety

Jermaine Whitehead probably isn’t a name that jumps off the page when looking at the Browns’ current defense. Stars like Myles Garrett, cornerback Denzel Ward, and safety Damarious Randall are sure to grab the spotlight from the other pieces that may just serve to be depth on the final 53-man team. However, Whitehead’s fantastic OTAs are quickly making him into a story around the Cleveland football scene.

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The 26 year old journeyman is already playing for his fourth team in coming to the Browns. Previously, Whitehead has played for the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers since originally being signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2015. The Auburn product has never been a star during his four professional years, but he quickly proved himself as a possible special teams asset for Cleveland during this year’s OTAs.

The Browns regularly graded out as one of the NFL’s worst special teams units under Amos Jones last season. Although kicker was their biggest concern, leaving Zane Gonzalez for Greg Joseph early in the season, Cleveland’s return game also left much to be desired during most games. Whitehead could be new special teams coordinator Mike Priefer’s remedy for the Browns’ special teams woes, should he continue to perform as he did during this year’s OTA period.

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