MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Former Alabama State University All-Southwestern Athletic Conference running back Isaiah Crowell has signed a free agent contact with the Cleveland Browns.
“We are happy and proud of Isaiah,” Head Coach Reggie Barlow said. “We knew he had the skill set to play on the NFL level. We enjoyed having him here at ASU and we wish him well.”
Crowell was one of 10 players to sign with the Browns via free agency. The only other running back signed to a free agent contract was Southern Illinois fullback Ray Agnew.
The Browns have six running backs listed on its roster for Crowell to compete against. Former Auburn star Ben Tate was brought in from Houston and will enter his sixth season. Dion Lewis from Pittsburgh is entering his fifth year and Texas’ Fozzy Whittaker is in his third.
Two second year pros are on the roster in Edwin Baker (Michigan State) and Jamaine Cook (Youngstown State). The Browns also have 11-year pro Willis McGahee (Miami) listed on their roster as an unrestricted free agent.
Crowell transferred to ASU after his freshman season at Georgia where he was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year. Crowell added to his honors by becoming a two-time First Team All-SWAC running back.
He completed his ASU career with 1,963 yards rushing on 329 carries. He scored 30 touchdowns and averaged 5.97 yards per carry. His rushing yards are the sixth most in Hornets’ history while his 180 career points scored have him tied for fifth.
