Browns to add undrafted Scottish punter

The Browns are signing undrafted Scottish free agent punter Jamie Gillan from Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.

The Browns brought Gillan in for a workout before the NFL draft. They plan to sign him later this week and have him in camp to compete with starting punter Britton Colquitt, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because Gillan still must pass a physical before signing.

Gillan caught Cleveland’s attention — and other teams’ as well — after averaging 43.4 yards per punt last season. He was born in England and played rugby growing up in Scotland before his father, a member of the Royal Armed Forces, was transferred to the United States. He’s been dubbed “The Scottish Hammer.” Born in England, Gillan played rugby growing up in Scotland but began playing football after his father, a member of the Royal Armed Forces, was transferred to the United States. He attended high school in Leonardtown, Md.

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“The impact he made from the punter position is truly amazing,” UAPB head coach Cedric Thomas said.  “He’s not only a player from a leadership standpoint, as Jamie was the first one on the field and the last one in the weight room.  He is a football player who helped lay the foundation of what we are building for our program. He will always be welcomed here at UAPB, and we know he will perform well.”

Gillan was a highly sought-after specialist and will begin his career with the Browns.  In his college career, Gillan, handled kickoff, punt, field goal and extra point duties for the Golden Lions. In 2018, Gillan led the SWAC with an average of 42.9 yards per punt to rank 13th in FCS football with a net average of 37.5 yards.  A total of 19 punts traveled more than 50 yards, and 27 of his punts were down inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.  Gillan also had 31 touchbacks, which ranked 16th nationally and allowed only 17.4 yards per return.

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