A hometown Ohio kid out of Kent State who impressed the Browns enough at a tryout to earn an undrafted free agent deal.
Luke Floriea is a wide receiver from nearby Mentor, Ohio who turned a rookie minicamp tryout invitation into a contract with the Browns. Undersized at 5-foot-8 but known for his speed and return ability, Floriea produced steadily across a five-year Kent State career before going undrafted in 2025.
Path to the league
Floriea starred at Mentor High School before playing five seasons at Kent State from 2020 to 2024, where he finished his career with 100 receptions for 1,321 yards and 12 touchdowns. He went unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft but earned an invite to the Browns' rookie minicamp as one of 27 tryout players and impressed coaches enough to land a contract.
Career highlights
Floriea's best college season came in 2024, when he caught 44 passes for 699 yards and seven touchdowns for the Golden Flashes. His combination of receiving production and return skills made him a notable undrafted addition for Cleveland.
2025 season recap
Floriea flashed in the preseason with a one-handed catch for 30 yards against Carolina, but was waived by the Browns on August 11, 2025. He rejoined Cleveland's practice squad on September 23 and finished the season there before signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Luke Floriea
- ESPN: Luke Floriea
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Kent State
- Hometown
- Mentor, OH, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
