Browns Sign Former Ohio University Running Back AJ Ouellette
By Michael Luciano
Remember that guy who would run for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns on every pre-Christmas bowl game over the last few years? He just got an NFL contract.
The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with Ohio University running back AJ Ouellette, who starred under head coach Frank Solich for the Bobcats.
We've signed RB A.J. Ouellette
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) July 27, 2019
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Ouellette spent five years in Athens, Ohio, missing one with a foot injury and starting during the other four. He piled up 3,829 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns during his extremely productive college career.
The Covington, Ohio native ran for a career best 1,306 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. He was originally picked up by the New Orleans Saints, but was released shortly after rookie camp ended.
A quick note on what #Saints minicamp is getting in AJ Ouellette:
— PFF NO Saints (@PFF_Saints) April 29, 2019
He was the highest graded RB in all of college football from Week 9 through the postseason. In that span, he earned 93.6 overall, 93.0 rushing, and 83.7 receiving grades.
Well done, sir.#WhoDat ⚜ #Saints pic.twitter.com/672vYYhXwO
He may not be very fast for a running back, but the local cult hero is a powerful runner that can break tackles, block well, and grind out tough yards. That's more than a worthwhile skillset and pedigree for the Browns to roll the dice on.