VIDEO: Browns Player Who Smooth Talked His Way onto Team Returns Punt for Touchdown in Preseason
By Michael Luciano
Cleveland Browns punt returner and wide receiver Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi, who was snatched up by the team after having not played football for two years, impressed in training camp as a return man. In his first game in an NFL uniform, he helped the Browns extend their lead over the Washington Redskins by running a punt back for a touchdown. Considering his backstory, which sounds like it's straight out of a Hollywood movie, this touchdown becomes even more significant.
So, what's Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi's story? Well, he was only on the field at all because he showed up at a Browns workout after not having played football for two years and being forced to sleep outside, lied about knowing VP of player personnel Alonzo Highsmith, and proceeded to stun the coaches with his sub-4.40 speed.
If he can continue returning kicks like this, Sheehy-Guiseppi, age 24, might be more than just an interesting offseason anecdote. At this rate, he could find himself with a full-time role on Browns.
There isn't a soul alive rooting against Sheehy-Guiseppi in his quest to go from near-homelessness to an NFL returner in the span of a few months.