CNNSI.com NFL Draft 2002


 
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Melvin Fowler | C | Maryland | Atlantic Coast Conference
Selected by Cleveland Browns in round 3, pick 11 (76 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2½ 300 5.45 3.61
Melvin Fowler
ACC
Four-year starter that participated in every game he's dressed for since his redshirt freshman season. All-Conference selection as a senior after receiving some All-League mention the prior season.

Athletic, hard-working lineman that plays his position with a good deal of intelligence. Quick into his blocks, plays with forward lean and tenacious. Adjusts nicely, displays pop at the point of attack and adequate footwork in space. Cognizant, quick picking up his blocking assignments or helping out line-mates. Immediately gets his hands into the opponent, works them hard and tenacious in all aspects of his game. Bends at the waist which hurts his balance, not a knee bender and does not get much movement from his run blocks. Can play in space but does not display the great blocking range. Progressively improved his game the past Four-years and showed well in the post season. Has some upside and could eventually move into a starting role a year or two down the line. Mid-Fourth round.

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