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Marecic

The 118th pick in the 2012 draft was also acquired from Atlanta, though the Browns used it in their one-spot trade up for Trent Richardson. While the jury is still out on all the players acquired, at first glance it appears to be quite a haul. Julio Jones is going to be the best player in the deal of course, but the trade may work out well for both sides. The Browns are building a roster.

He’ll need to pass the NFL’s protocol concussion testing in order to be cleared for Week 12. Marecic, a fourth-round pick out of Stanford, has nine touches on offense this season. He’s been a lead blocker and special teamer.

Like Ben Watson, this would be Marecic’s second of the season if it turns out to be a concussion. The rookie out of Stanford was also forced out of the Week 11 game with a concussion. The Browns confirmed after the game that Marecic was indeed concussed.

Marecic is a lead blocker, whereas Smelley is a smaller pass-catcher. The Browns will want a strong lead blocker for Trent Richardson, but could unload Marecic if Smelley shows he’s a capable battering ram. Although it’s unlikely, Marecic could also convert to linebacker, a position he played at Stanford.

Marecic’s roster spot is in jeopardy for the second straight offseason. He appeared in 10 games in 2012, but struggled mightily and could be replaced by Brad Smelley or Kellen Davis. Marecic was targeted on four passes last year, and dropped all four. The Browns are also considering moving Chris Ogbonnaya to fullback.

Marecic appeared in ten games in 2012, but lost his starting job and will be “hard-pressed to get it back,” according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Marecic was a 2011 fourth-round pick out of Stanford, and the Browns could turn back to the draft for fullback help. They also have H-back Brad Smelley on the roster.

Marecic played for Jim Harbaugh at Stanford, but lasted just two weeks on the roster, playing zero snaps. The former Brown will look for special-teams work elsewhere.

The 2011 Browns fourth-round pick played for Jim Harbaugh at Stanford. He’ll look to carve out a role on special teams.

One of ex-football “czar” Mike Holmgren’s numerous failed draft picks, Marecic was made expendable by Chris Ogbonnaya’s emergence at fullback. Miller was a 2012 fifth-rounder.

It’s quite possible Marecic is still reuniting with his college coach Jim Harbaugh, it’s just not official yet. Marecic has been a bust since being the No. 124 overall pick of the 2011 draft.