Alabama tight end Brad Smelley (17) looks for running room in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.
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Updated: Saturday, 28 Apr 2012, 8:58 PM CDT
Published : Saturday, 28 Apr 2012, 8:45 PM CDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - The Cleveland Browns closed their NFL draft by selecting versatile Alabama fullback Brady Smelley, reuniting him with college teammate Trent Richardson.
Smelley was used mostly as an H-back in a variety of formations for the Crimson Tide. He said Richardson, who was taken by the Browns with the No. 3 overall pick, put in a good word for him with Cleveland's coaches.
The 6-foot-1, 233-pounder developed into a dangerous offensive weapon last season for the national champions. Smelley caught 34 passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns. He had seven receptions in Alabama's 21-0 win over LSU in the BCS title game.
Smelley played quarterback in high school but bulked up when he joined coach Nick Saban's 'Bama program.
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