NFL columnist. He is not going to back down towards me at all and I have a standard to set for myself so I am always going to try to reach and exceed that. The Browns defensive line is full of names many people like but the performance has been severely lacking. Yahoo Sports. prlog.org. We are participating in a Twitter community 2015 NFL Mock Draft representing our Browns. This caused every single team to pass on the former Baylor standout. Oakman has the freakish size, length and athleticism that will be attractive to both 3-4 for 4-3 base defenses. Shawn Oakman: Ex-NFL prospect and Baylor University American football player found not guilty of rape. Shawn Oakman has formally accepts invitation to the XFL Draft. UPDATE: Myles Garrett sent a DM to former Baylor stud edge rusher Shawn Oakman implying that he should sign with the #Browns. Baylor University defensive end Shawn Oakman runs the 40-yard dash the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. — Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) October 9, 2020, “As long as I have a chance to get some one on ones and rush the passer. Shawn was removed from his mother’s care when he moved in with his aunt and uncle at just ten years old. There is a world of potential here. The Browns are listed as a pick-em against the Colts, thanks in part to some key injuries for Indianapolis. That would address many of the Browns needs. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Oakman projects as a 4-3 end in the NFL, though he has played standing up and dropped into coverage for the Bears, so he'll also be evaluated as a 3-4 outside linebacker. We don’t wish for these things, but it takes a strong man, a strong woman, to come through [them] and be on top. Just days before the 2016 NFL draft, Oakman was faced with sexual assault allegations, which resulted in him going undrafted. Former Baylor defensive lineman Shawn Oakman was acquitted Thursday of sexual assault in a Waco, Texas, court and now plans to resume his football career in the NFL, he says. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been hot on the recruiting trail. By. However, he was dismissed from the Nittany Lions football team by head coach Bill O’Brien after violating team rules. Any optimism about Shawn Oakman playing in the NFL in 2016 evaporated when he faced legal issues before the draft. In this #TDRMock 2015 NFL Mock Draft the Browns come away with the best offensive skilled position player and the defensive player with the highest upside, and possibly biggest bust potential. Brian Hoyer: Is Matt Cassel a Cautionary Tale? Shawn Michael Oakman was born on April 7, 1992, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Was Amari Cooper Worth This Trade Up Cost? The Cleveland Browns exciting season doesn’t preclude us from being excited about the NFL Draft. Your privacy is safe with us. A grand jury in McLennan County, Texas, indicted Oakman … After searching for a way to recoup some value lost in the Cooper trade, it was time to make a selection. Before we talk more about his fit with the Browns in this 2015 NFL Mock Draft, lets take a look at what some of the draft experts have to say about Oakman: Oakman sits at the opposite end of the size spectrum, standing a monstrous 6-9 and 280. We expect the Browns to look for another inside linebacker, safety and corner as well in the draft. Texas police arrested Oakman after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Defensive end Dante Fowler, defensive tackle Danny Shelton and a number of offensive linemen are options at this point as well. He was later found innocent of the charges but never ended up getting another chance at an NFL roster. He played college football for the Baylor Bears. As stated earlier the Browns biggest need is inside at nose tackle but it is possible that Pettine will continue to use Phil Taylor there, returning him to the nose from end against the Bengals. 2016 NFL Draft player breakdown: Shawn Oakman Baylor's Shawn Oakman may not be a first round prospect, but does he offer enough upside for the Jaguars to take a chance in the second or third round? (@brownsculture) on Oct 10, 2020 at 3:58pm PDT. Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard and left tackle Anthony Castonzo — which might help unleash Garrett, who feels like he can keep his forced turnover streak going. Oakman can handle the edge in a four-man front or slide to a five-tech in a three-man look. If the Browns had not traded up for Cooper, who we think is far and away better than any other receiver in this draft or the previous one, Kevin White or Devin Funchess would also be options. Anytime I feel like someone is trying to pass me up, I am going to step up above and beyond.”. Shawn Michael Oakman (born April 7, 1992) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. Shawn Oakman profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Cleveland Browns and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Shawn Oakman was recently found not guilty of the crimes he was charged with. Garrett reportedly sent a DM to Oakman on Instagram saying: “We could use some help over here brotha.”, Oakman responded saying, “I would love to play by your side.”, UPDATE: Myles Garrett sent a DM to former Baylor stud edge rusher Shawn Oakman implying that he should sign with the #Browns. Shawn Oakman… In the #TDRMock 2015 NFL Mock Draft the Cleveland Browns add Shawn Oakman with their second 1st round pick to go with Amari Cooper. And he moves like a tight end. He was a beast at Baylor and because of his unfortunate history could be a cheap option. Pretty clear how much of an athlete, size/speed combo, freak that Oakman is. One of the most hyped prospects so far has been Oakman. However, he was dismissed from the Nittany Lions football team by head coach Bill O’Brien after violating team rules. Oakman was projected to be the first pick in the 2016 NFL … Shawn Oakman faces long odds of getting into NFL after acquittal in rape trial. The Baylor defensive end will instead stay in school for one more season. Former Baylor football player Shawn Oakman, right, hugs his uncle, retired Army Maj. Kenneth Roberts, outside the McLennan County Courthouse after a jury acquitted him of sexual assault charges. After a three-day trial on sexual assault charges made in 2016, the jury took less than two hours to deliberate before Oakman could finally exhale. A 2016 NFL Draft scouting report on Baylor Bears defensive end Shawn Oakman's strengths, weaknesses, NFL projections, and round grade. While the former Baylor football standout’s personal and public nightmare was over after being cleared by the legal system, Oakman … However, Clayborn has been dealing with injury issues this season, as has Vernon. That is based off a strong 2015 Cotton Bowl against Michigan State and his imposing stature as a tall, chiseled defensive end. He also has forced three fumbled, helping propel the Browns defense and giving the Cleveland offense some short fields to work with. Oakman was an absolute beast at Baylor and was projected to be a 1st round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft until he was accused of sexual assault. Tweet. Powered by. Mike Pettine is talented in getting the most out of his defensive line and could cause havoc with Oakman. I’m thankful for all those things I’ve been through. “Why not me? As a 3-4 end he can push the pocket and get into the backfield in the pass game while holding double teams in the run game to allow the linebackers to make plays. After a three-day trial on sexual assault charges made in 2016, the jury took less than two hours to deliberate before Oakman could finally exhale. While the former Baylor football standout’s personal and public nightmare was over after being cleared by the legal system, Oakman … Oakman’s upside is higher than anyone on that line. Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman was a highly-regarded NFL Draft prospect in 2016, however his NFL dreams were uprooted following sexual assault allegations just a few days prior to the draft.. Oakman, who was projected by some scouts as a first-round pick in 2016 ended up going undrafted, as no NFL teams were interested in using a draft pick on him with all the … Not guilty was the verdict announced on Feb. 28, 2019, when Shawn Oakman’s three-year legal fight concluded. April 8, 2019. RELATED: Robert Griffin III Is Worth $13 Million, but He’s Still Chasing His NFL ‘Dreams and Goals’ At 6-foot-9 and 275 pounds, Shawn Oakman was a beast of a man. After beginning his career at Penn State, Oakman joined the Baylor Bears as a transfer in 2012 and sat out the season in compliance with NCAA transfer rules.. Again, a defense would be covered regardless of whether it rolls with a 3-4, 4-3 or a combo. The Browns play a 3-4 and Oakman can fit in there perfectly. If the Browns do not trade up, we actually expect they would be more likely to trade back, including possibly for a pick next year, than we expect defensive line, offensive line and receiver to be selected in the first 2 rounds of the draft. Here are the latest NFL draft rumors: Earlier this month, Baylor’s Shawn Oakman was arrested on sexual assault charges. When we return in the 3rd round we will be looking for a nose tackle and an offensive lineman.