Sam Penix

Joined: Mar 9, 2020

Sam has been covering the NFL and NBA since 2016, with a focus on Cleveland sports and the NFL Draft. He has previously served as a data analyst and media correspondent with Pro Football Focus, as well as a film analyst with Sports Illustrated.

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Shaka Toney (18) reacts to a defensive play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

2021 NFL Draft: 5 under-the-radar steals from Day 3

Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) catches a pass in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

2021 NFL Draft: Rashod Bateman an excellent WR victim to elite class

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Shaka Toney (18) reacts to a defensive play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft: Shaka Toney an underrated prospect with an unclear future

Oct 10, 2020; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to running back Travis Etienne (9) against Miami Hurricanes defensive line Jaelan Phillips (15) during the first quarte at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Jaelan Phillips an excellent prospect with concerning injury history

Aug 30, 2019; Corvallis, OR, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Tylan Wallace (2) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Browns land Ifeatu Melifonwu, Tylan Wallace in 7-round mock Draft

Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Justyn Ross (8) catches a pass against LSU Tigers cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) in the fourth quarter in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Justyn Ross returning a big boost to D.J. Uiagalelei and Tigers

Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes (27) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

3 2021 NFL Draft fits for Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a long pass at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Florida defeated Auburn 24-13.Jc Auburnflorida 61

5 2021 NFL Draft prospect fits for Cleveland Browns: Week 12

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) pressures Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Bo Melton (18) during the third quarter of a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.Cfb Rutgers Scarlet Knights At Ohio State Buckeyes

5 2021 NFL Draft prospect fits for Cleveland Browns: Week 11

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Jamie Newman #12 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons against the Utah State Aggies during their game at BB&T Field on August 30, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest won 38-35. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

2021 NFL Draft: Jamie Newman opts out of 2020 college football season

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jedrick Wills Jr. #74 of the Alabama Crimson Tide watches on during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2020 NFL Draft: Berry makes Jedrick Wills first draft pick as Browns GM

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 14: Kevin Stefanski talks to the media after being introduced as the Cleveland Browns new head coach on January 14, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Browns: WTFP 2020 NFL Draft 3-round staff mock picks and explanations

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 26: (Left to Right) Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints, owners Gayle and Tom Benson, and general manager Mickey Loomis talk before a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Saints: WTFP 2020 NFL Draft 3-round staff mock picks and explanations

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Potential Jadeveon Clowney signing should not impact Browns draft plans

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 09: Wide receiver Tyler Johnson #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers makes a reception in front of cornerback Keaton Ellis #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions before scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Tyler Johnson: An underrated gem in a historic WR class

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins blocks during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won 26-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Does move for Trent Williams still make sense for Browns?