The Browns kicked off their draft-pick signings Wednesday by signing all three of their sixth-round selections: Defensive backs Coye Francies and Don Carey, and running back James Davis.
Carey was a four-year letterwinner at his hometown school, Norfolk State, and is regarded as being smart and versatile enough to play any position in the secondary. Francies finished his college career at San Jose State after stops at American River Junior College and Oregon State; he had 3 interceptions last fall and played in the Senior Bowl.
Davis is Clemson's second all-time leading rusher and was praised by Browns coach Eric Mangini for his play during the team's spring practice sessions. He's an Atlanta native who attended the same high school (Frederick Douglass) as Browns veteran running back Jamal Lewis.
The Browns still have five draft picks to sign. To make room for the three signed Wednesday, the team waived running back Marcus Thomas and a pair of undrafted rookies, defensive back Nate Ness and linebacker Jonathan Foster.
