Browns add lineman John Malecki
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CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent offensive lineman John Malecki.
He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Tennessee in April and waived by the Titans on Aug. 10. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound Malecki made 24 starts in college at Pittsburgh, where he began his career as a defensive tackle before switching to the offensive line.
Malecki was a first team All-Big East selection as a senior right guard.
The Browns, who will open their exhibition season on Saturday in Green Bay, also waived tight end Joel Gamble.
The 240, has to be a misprint, but anyway its good news to have some more depth. Hope he works out.
Edit: This was from ESPN
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5461728
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent offensive lineman John Malecki .
He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Tennessee in April and waived by the Titans on Aug. 10.
The 6-foot-2, 240-pound Malecki made 24 starts in college at Pittsburgh, where he began his career as a defensive tackle before switching to the offensive line.
Malecki was a first team All-Big East selection as a senior right guard.
The Browns, who will open their exhibition season on Saturday in Green Bay, also waived tight end Joel Gamble.
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His college website had him listed at 285 as a senior.
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Sorry..........didn't get mine up until you posted this .
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Sorry..........didn't get mine up until you posted this .
Sorry..........didn't get mine up until you posted this .
Its cool man, how do I delete my thread so you can have yours?
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Let's keep yours instead . You were first bro . I will add to it .
John Malecki
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Murrysville, Pa.
High School:
Franklin Regional
Height / Weight:
6-3 / 285
Position:
OL
2009 Scouting Report: A returning starter at right guard and spirited leader of the offensive front...described by offensive line coach Tony Wise as the unit's "constant"... the 2008 season marked his collegiate debut on offense as he previously lettered at defensive tackle...a classroom standout who was named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team last year.
2008: Moved from defensive tackle to the offensive line during the spring...went on to start all 13 games at right guard...selected Pitt's Most Improved Offensive Player at the conclusion of the season...coaching staff Offensive Player of the Game for Louisville contest.
2007: Played in all 12 games at nose tackle, starting one...starting assignment (the first of his career) came at Virginia...had 13 tackles on the year...tied for second on the team with four sacks...had two tackles with a two-yard sack vs. USF...had two tackles, a seven-yard sack and a blocked field goal at Louisville...had two tackles and a 12-yard sack at Michigan State...had two stops, a forced fumble and a five-yard sack vs. Grambling.
2006: Lettered at defensive tackle as a true frosh...played in all 12 games and had 11 tackles...had a season-high three tackles and a one-yard TFL at USF...at Cincinnati had two tackles, a QB hurry and a forced fumble...H.B. Blades recovered the fumble and Pitt converted it into a field goal...also had two tackles at UCF.
High School: Dominant performer on both lines of scrimmage for state champion Franklin Regional High in 2005...named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State Team (first team)... as an offensive guard he helped produce a 2,000-yard rusher and compiled 60 pancake blocks...at defensive tackle he recorded over 100 tackles, including 20 for losses and 14 sacks...led Franklin Regional to a 15-1 record and its first WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA championships...in the state title game against Pottsville, he sparked the Panthers to a 23-13 victory with eight tackles and three sacks...started on both sides of the ball for three seasons...his final two years he led Franklin Regional to a combined 22-4 record (.846) and WPIAL playoff berths each season...selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic...Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Class AAA Player of the Year...Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22"...Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25"... Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33"...rated the nation's No. 18 defensive tackle by Rivals.com and No. 30 by Scout.com...Rivals.com also rated him the No. 22 overall prospect in Pennsylvania... rated one of the top 40 prospects in the East Region by Scout.com...PrepStar All-East Region...played under Coach Greg Botta...Honor Roll student.
Personal: John Michael Malecki, born 5/26/88, is the son of John and Angela Malecki...has one brother... is a cousin of Steve Sciullo, a former standout offensive lineman at Marshall who played with the Indianapolis Colts (2003) and Philadelphia Eagles (2004-05)...business-marketing major.
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Must have been one of those guys we think something of and hoped to sign as a UDFA.
The Titans must have paid him a bit more or the kid jumped at the first team to contact him....which is understandable. If I wasn't drafted I would sign with the first team that called and offered.
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Before i seen the update i was about to go ballistic on heckert and mangini when i first read we had brought in a 245 lb offensive linemen! 285 is a bit small as well, trouble for steiny? lol
We have been rebuilding since 1964, Why stop now? GO BROWNS! -
I work in Murrysville, PA, at the best pizza shop in town, and frequently deliver pizza to his house. I told some people today that the Brown's picked him up and they didn't say much....i guess wishing he was a Steeler.....just a few little tid-bits to share with the forum.
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Before i seen the update i was about to go ballistic on heckert and mangini when i first read we had brought in a 245 lb offensive linemen! 285 is a bit small as well, trouble for steiny? lol
Before i seen the update i was about to go ballistic on heckert and mangini when I first read we had brought in a 245 lb offensive linemen! 285 is a bit small as well, trouble for steiny? lol
Could be we are still looking to upgrade the back-up center slot. I am not sure who we have working in that capacity.
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