South's Gaines gets chance with Browns
The Miami University cornerback is offered a free-agent tryout with the Browns starting Thursday.
COMMENT: What are his chances of making the Browns' roster?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
SPRINGFIELD — South High School graduate Jerrid Gaines signed a free-agent contract with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night, April 27.
To celebrate, he took a nap.
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Jerrid Gaines
Get latest headlines via RSS feeds"I was just tired from watching the draft," Gaines said. "I watched the whole thing."
Gaines said the Browns called him during the seventh round to tell him they weren't going to draft him, but wanted to bring him to camp as a free agent.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs also offered Gaines free-agent contracts.
"The Browns had the best opportunity for me to help out and contribute right away," Gaines said. "They need a cornerback."
The 5-foot-11, 193-pound Gaines had 43 tackles and one interception last fall in his final season at Miami University.
Gaines prepared for his NFL opportunity by working out in Houston from January to early March with a trainer and NFL cornerbacks Aaron Glenn and Jason Simmons. Gaines worked out for several teams at Miami University's Pro Day on March 13.
Gaines has been home in Springfield the last month working out at Evans Stadium, and he was home Sunday night when the Browns called. His phone rang all night, Gaines said, as word got out and people called to congratulate him.
"I couldn't really sleep," he said.
Gaines doesn't have much time to get ready. He heads north on Thursday for the Browns' minicamp in Berea.
Comments
By Jarrett Allen
April 29, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
Jerrid is a great athlete but not only that, Jerrid is overall great person. Well mannered very respectful and a general all around good person. He’s very hard working doesn’t drink or smoke are engage in risky activities. I just want to say congrats to my friend Jerrid for his hard work and effort that he put and hopefully it will pay off for you.
By ANDY STATHOPOULOS
April 29, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
IT WOULD BE GREAT TOO SEE A SPRINGFIELD GUY IN THE NFL AGAIN….GOOD LUCK…HOPE TO WATCH YOU ON SUNDAYS!!!!!
By ANDY STATHOPOULOS
April 29, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
IT WOULD BE GREAT TOO SEE A SPRINGFIELD GUY IN THE NFL AGAIN….GOOD LUCK…HOPE TO WATCH YOU ON SUNDAYS!!!!!
By Annette Willis
April 29, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
Whatever Jerrid puts his mind to he accomplishes. Jerrid was an excellent student and is a great role model for his younger family members and family friends. He will be an asset to the Cleveland Browns. Congrats to you Jerrid! May the Favor of the Lord continue to be with you.
By Mr. Tobe Gentry ll
April 29, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Jerrid Gaines has A very good chance at making the Browns. He is hard working, fast and A very good cover man. He is A shutdown corner, and A very good tackler. He also has A twin brother Jerrod Gaines, who is A great wide receiver. I hope he makes the Browns because I am A big Browns fan. Good luck Nephew. LOL.