Joe Haden
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 193
- Born: Apr 14, 1989 - Fort Washington, MD
- College: Florida
- Draft: 2010 - 1st round (7th pick) by the Cleveland Browns
News and Notes
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Aug 1
CB Joe Haden was the last draft pick to sign, but the cornerback from Florida, the seventh overall pick, missed only two practices of camp, plus the rookie week that preceded it.
Even so, coach Eric Mangini says Haden has fallen behind. Haden was slow to react at times in minicamp last month. Haden admitted he was hesitant because he was thinking too much.
"There's a lot of information that has gone in to this point," Mangini said. "We were able to spend a lot of individual time with the rookies and that's important. That's really, really important for these guys. I've had a lot of first round draft picks where the ones that have got in early tend to get a better jump. You can't get those days back, which is unfortunate."
Haden is contending for two starting jobs with Eric Wright and Sheldon Brown. |
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Jul 31
Haden has signed a five-year deal with the Browns with $26 million guaranteed and a $12 million signing bonus, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora. Recommendation: The No. 7 overall pick may not start right away with veterans Eric Wright and Sheldon Brown at the corners spots, but he's a highly touted player to be sure with a strong pedigree from a big school. While not the speediest guy, Haden is athletic and a playmaker. At worst, he'll probably be the Browns' starting nickelback in 2010. |
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