Fans scoffed and some sportswriters chuckled when Davis used his fifth-round pick in 2003 on Ryan Pontbriand, a long snapper from Rice. Browns kicker Phil Dawson was not among the scoffers.

Full Name: Ryan David Pontbriand (pownt-bree-AWND ... Received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Rice.

CLEVELAND -- Making the Pro Bowl has been a snap for the Browns' Ryan Pontbriand these past ... Originally a fifth-round pick in 2003 out of Rice, Pontbriand remains one of Butch Davis' better ...

Cleveland Browns long snapper Ryan Pontbriand has been named to the 2009 ... in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Rice University. He and has been a steady contributor throughout ...

BEREA, Ohio -- Long snapper Ryan Pontbriand, whose errant snaps cost the Browns legitimate chances at victory in two of their past three games, was waived on Tuesday. He was replaced by Christian ...

Rice long snapper Ryan Pontbriand. The Browns filled a gaping hole on their special teams that is usually addressed through free agency. “This is a complete shock to me,” Pontbriand said.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 23: Defender Ryan Pontbriand #64 of the Cleveland Browns misses running back Leon Washington #33 of the Seattle Seahawks on a kickoff return during the third quarter at ...

Berea, OH – The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker Scott Fujita on injured reserve Tuesday with a hand injury and waived veteran long snapper Ryan Pontbriand. In a slew of moves, the Browns also ...

Browns long snapper Ryan Pontbriand was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster as a ‘need’ player Wednesday. Pontbriand made the Pro Bowl the same way last year. Pontbriand will be joining teammate ...

The 49ers announced Friday that they have released LS Ryan Pontbriand. Pontbriand was signed on Feb 23 to compete with Brian Jennings, who was named to the Pro Bowl last season. Pontbriand spent ...