Eric Winston

Eric Winston of The U has been mentioned in several mock drafts as a possible Browns #1 pick. Winston is an offensive tackle, but was recruited as a tight end and actually played that position for the Hurricanes as a freshman. In fact, it was Winston--not Kellen Winslow--that Ken Dorsey was trying to get the ball to when Matt Wilhelm batted it away to end the greatest football game ever played and clinch the 2002 National Championship for the Buckeyes.

Winston gained 35 lbs. and moved to tackle in 2003. He has developed quickly since then, despite missing most of the 2004 season after tearing an ACL in the fourth game. Winston's currently listed at 6'7" and 312 lbs., and runs a 5.0 forty. Given that he started out at tight end, it's perhaps not surprising that Winston's scouting report suggests that he may be the most athletic tackle in the draft. Negatives include limited experience at the tackle position, questions about whether his knee has fully recovered, and concerns about whether he can beef up without losing quickness.