"  BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Browns closed their NFL draft by selectingversatile Alabama fullback Brady Smelley, reuniting him withcollege teammate Trent Richardson.Smelley was used mostly as an H-back in a variety of formationsfor the Crimson Tide. He said Richardson, who was taken by theBrowns with the No. 3 overall pick, put in a good word for him withCleveland's coaches.The 6-foot-1, 233-pounder developed into a dangerous offensiveweapon last season for the national champions. Smelley caught 34passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns. He had seven receptionsin Alabama's 21-0 win over LSU in the BCS title game.Smelley played quarterback in high school but bulked up when hejoined coach Nick Saban's `Bama program."



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