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Browns sign Harold Fannin's college heir to contract to help replace David Njoku
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns have signed tight end Jyrin Johnson from Bowling Green State University to help replace David Njoku. Johnson follows in the footsteps of Harold Fannin Jr., a successful rookie from the same college.
Key points
- Browns signed Jyrin Johnson from Bowling Green State University
- Johnson will help replace David Njoku
- Harold Fannin Jr. had a successful rookie season in 2025
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The Bowling Green State University tight end room has already been kind to the Cleveland Browns.
In 2025, third-round rookie Harold Fannin Jr. had a season for the ages in his first NFL campaign after leaving BGSU.
The Browns have gone back to the well.
According to On SI, the Browns are bringing Bowling Green tight end Jyrin Johnson to rookie minicamp.
The Browns lost David Njoku in free agency, and while Johnson won't be in a leading position to make the team, he can start making his case.
Johnson is originally from Louisiana, and he played the majority of his college career at Texas Southern.
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The 6-foot-4 TE came to BGSU for his final season and had 37 catches for 466 yards and two touchdowns.
Johnson finished his college career with the top active receptions streak in the nation at 45 games in a row with at least one catch.
He was named All-MAC first team at tight end.
The Browns drafted two tight ends, Joe Royer from Cincinnati and Carsen Ryan from BYU.
Q&A
Who is Jyrin Johnson and why did the Browns sign him?
Jyrin Johnson is a tight end from Bowling Green State University, signed by the Browns to fill the gap left by David Njoku's absence.
What impact did Harold Fannin Jr. have in his rookie season?
Harold Fannin Jr. had a standout rookie season in 2025, which likely influenced the Browns' decision to sign another tight end from Bowling Green.
What position does Jyrin Johnson play for the Cleveland Browns?
Jyrin Johnson plays the tight end position for the Cleveland Browns.
