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It’s official: Bengals sign Gresham, all picks in camp
The Bengals today signed tight end Jermaine Gresham of Oklahoma, their first-round selection (21st overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft, according to a press release from the team. Also today, the club waived rookie DE Rahim Alem, a college free agent from Louisiana State.
“Jermaine is an exceptionally talented player at his position, even among first-round draft choices,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “He’s also tough and a hard worker. He puts his talent to use. We expect him to make an impact on our offense this season.”
A 2008 first-team All-America selection, Gresham has fully recovered after missing his 2009 Oklahoma season due to a preseason knee injury. He participated in all Bengals 2010 offseason drills.
Gresham (6-5, 260) scored 25 touchdowns in his last 28 college games. In 2008, he set Oklahoma records for TD catches (14) and receiving yards (950) for a tight end. He played in all 42 Sooners games from 2006-08, also supporting a strong rushing game that helped the team to a 34-8 record, with two Fiesta Bowls and one berth in the BCS National Championship game.
“Jermaine will increase our offensive options,” said Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski. “In the physical division we play in, he gives us another weapon. He plays the way we like to play. He can be a great receiver and a great blocker, and there haven’t been many tight ends come out in recent years with the realistic potential to excel in both areas.”
Gresham reported today to Bengals training camp at Georgetown (Ky.) College. It’s expected he will participate in today’s 3 p.m. practice at the Toyota Stadium complex.
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By Mr.Obvious
August 3, 2010 3:20 PM | Link to this
Hitler will be cold now.
By jacob
August 3, 2010 4:38 PM | Link to this
I think Gresham was a great pick. Lookin forward to see the Bengals smear the rest of the AFC north, especially the Squeelers and Browns. It’s gonna be another great season! WHO DEY!
By tiredofit!
August 3, 2010 8:43 PM | Link to this
things seem to be going great for the bengals. but we must all remember that the weak link in bungle land is mike brown and he still has plenty of time to pull some stupid cuts to save payroll.