Cleveland Browns see potential in small-school cornerback Pierre Desir (video)

Pierre Desir knows that he's got a major climb ahead of him as he looks to transition from Lindenwood University to the NFL. Nobody who's played for the Lindenwood Lions in St. Charles, Mo., has ever done so, but the 6-foot-1, 198-pound cornerback

Scouts like Desir's size at 6-foot-1, 198 pounds, and his athleticism, but question his tackling ability. Desir was the 2013 winner of the Cliff Harris Award, given to the nation's top small college defensive back. He had 33 tackles, eight pass

Lindenwood CB Pierre Desir could be a big-time talent in the NFL. (Jeff Roberson/AP). By the fourth round, the Cleveland Browns hadn't taken any receivers in the draft to replace the possibly season-suspended Josh Gordon, 

Pierre Desir #30 of the North squad intercepts a pass intended for Antonio Andrews #5 of the South squad during the Reese's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2014 in Mobile, Alabama. The South 

From a soccer player in Haiti, to a NFL hopeful, Pierre Desir's football journey has been an unusual one. His dedication to the game, his responsibilities as a father, and his passion have him ready for Draft day. Ohio Browns FSO Blog. share 227