DALLAS –Former Memphis linebacker Genard Avery was drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, by the Cleveland Browns with the 150thoverall pick.
Avery, a two-time, first-team all-conference honoree, appeared in 50 career games at Memphis, including every game over his final two seasons. He set a single season record for tackles for loss with 22.0 in his final year at Memphis and his 45.5 career tackles for loss is second in the Memphis record book only to former NFL linebacker Tim Harris.
For his four-year Memphis career, Avery finished with 232 tackles, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns in 2016.