The Cleveland Browns promoted J.T. Hassell from the practice squad to the active roster on Wednesday in order to replace veteran defensive back Morgan Burnett, who was placed on injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles. While the Achilles injury is not good news for the 30-year-old former Steeler, Hassell has the opportunity to fulfill his dream.
Here are some things to know about him. First of all, he is only 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. He played linebacker at Florida Tech, however, and he is probably too small to be a conventional linebacker, although these days you do see hybrid players who can perform like a strong safety on some plays and linebacker on others.