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Buchtel High School graduate Johnny Adams among NFL Scouting Combine invitees with local ties

Below is a list of NFL Scouting Combine invitees who have ties to Northeast Ohio or played for Ohio State. Click the links to read NFLDraftScout.com's analysis of each player.
The combine will run Feb. 20-26 in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft will run April 25-27. The Browns have the sixth overall pick.
Prospects with local connections
Johnny Adams, Michigan State cornerback, Buchtel High School
Brian Winters, Kent State offensive lineman, Hudson High School
Mike Edwards, Hawaii cornerback, Cleveland Glenville High School
Travis Kelce, Cincinnati tight end, Cleveland Heights High School
Joe Madsen, West Virginia offensive lineman, Chardon High School
Hugh Thornton, Illinois offensive lineman, Oberlin High School
Prospects from Ohio State
Zach Boren, fullback
Reid Fragel, offensive lineman
Johnathan Hankins, defensive tackle
Etienne Sabino, outside linebacker
John Simon, outside linebacker/defensive end, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School
Jake Stoneburner, tight end
Nathan Williams, outside linebacker/defensive end
Note: For the list of all 333 prospects who were invited to the combine, click here.