April 18, 2017 - Aaron Wilson
Louisville WR Jamari Staples works out for Browns, Lions
Louisville wide receiver Jamari Staples has worked out privately for the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.
He was injured at the Senior Bowl all-star game.
Staples has outstanding size and speed. At 6-3, 195 pounds, he's run the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds.
An Alabama-Birmingham transfer, Staples caught 36 passes for 615 yards and two touchdowns last season.
As a junior, he caught 37 passes for 638 yards and three touchdowns.
Staples caught 31 passes for 458 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman.
Staples was a deep threat for Louisville.He's a jump-ball threat, too, with his 36-inch vertical leap.
Staples drew high marks for his toughness, blocking and character.