Updated at 12:10 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2007
Quinn's wait finally over: Browns make him No. 22 pick
Advertiser Staff and News Services
Brady Quinn sat and watched 21 players chosen in the NFL Draft before he went to the Cleveland Browns, the team he grew up rooting for in Dublin, Ohio.Once considered the best prospect in this year's crop, he was still unchosen when the Browns traded back into the first round, getting Dallas' pick. The Browns gave up a second-round choice and next year's No. 1 to the Cowboys to get Quinn.
When selected, Quinn let out a big sigh of relief and looked upward before shaking commissioner Roger Goodell's hand as the fans who booed him before the draft cheered this time.
Cleveland chose offensive tackle Joe Thomas with its No. 3 overall pick. Minnesota (No. 7) and Miami (No. 9) were supposedly interested in selecting the former Notre Dame quarterback, but passed. Minnesota took Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson and Miami took Ohio State wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr.
