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Cory Kinnan

Jim Brown to Joe Thomas: Best Browns player to wear every jersey number

The Cleveland Browns have a rich history. While they have not had a stellar track record since their return to the league in 1999 (Joe Thomas is their only Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee since), they are remembered for the dominance of Jim Brown, Otto Graham, and more. As the Browns look to get back into the playoffs for the first time in three years, perhaps there are brighter days on the horizon.

Until then, however, we will continue to reminisce on the good days. We do just that here, taking a look at the best players at every number to suit up for the Browns throughout their entire franchise history.

1. WR Michael Jackson (1991-1995)

Honorable Mention: WR Jaelon Darden (2022-present)

2. WR Amari Cooper (2022-present)

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: QB Tim Couch (1999-2003)

3. K Matt Stover (1991-1995)

Honorable Mention: QB Derek Anderson (2006-2009)

4. K Phil Dawson (1999-2012)

Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: QB Deshaun Watson (2022-present)

5. QB Jeff Garcia (2004)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Matthew Emmons

Honorable Mention: LB Anthony Walker Jr. (2021-present)

6. QB Baker Mayfield (2018-2021)

(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Honorable Mention: QB Brian Hoyer (2013-2014)

7. QB Jacoby Brissett (2022)

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: P Jeff Gossett (1983-1987)

8. P Johnny Evans (1978-1980)

Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: K Billy Cundiff (2009-2014)

9. K Matt Bahr (1981-1989)

Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: QB Charlie Frye (2005-2007)

10. QB Kelly Holcomb (2001-2004)

(AP Photo/Jeff Glidden)

Honorable Mention: Dave Mays (1976-1977)

11. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (2020-present)

Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Terrelle Pryor (2015-2016)

12. K Dan Cockroft (1968-1980)

Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: QB Vinny Testaverde (1993-1995)

13. QB Frank Ryan (1962-1968)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (2019-2021)

14. QB Otto Graham (1946-1955)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

15. QB Mike Phipps (1970-1976)

Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: P Dave Zastudil (2006-2009)

16. QB Bill Nelson (1968-1972)

Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR/KR Joshua Cribbs (2005-2012)

17. QB Brian Sipe (1974-1983)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: WR Braylon Edwards (2005-2009)

18. QB Gary Danielson (1985-1988)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: QB Len Dawson (1960-1961)

19. QB Bernie Kosar (1985-1993)

Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Corey Coleman (2016-2017)

20. S Earl Little (1999-2004)

(AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Honorable Mention: S Mike Adams (2007-2011)

21. RB/KR Eric Metcalf (1989-1994)

(AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Honorable Mention: CB Denzel Ward (2018-present)

22. DB Clarence Scott (1971-1983)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: CB Felix Wright (1985-1990)

23. CB Joe Haden (2010-2016)

Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB Larry Benz (1963-1965)

24. RB Nick Chubb

Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB Ernie Kellermann (1966-1971)

25. WR Frank Pitts (1971-1973)

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Charles White (1980-1984)

26. WR Ray Renfro (1952-1963)

Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright David Boss

Honorable Mention: DB Sean Jones (2005-2008)

27. DB Thom Darden (1972-1981)

Bobby Majors, left, and Thom Darden during practice for the Cleveland Browns in August 1973.Img030

Honorable Mention: DB Stevon Moore (1992-1995)

28. Ben Davis (1967-1973)

Miami defeated Cleveland 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB Ron Bolton (1976-1982)

29. DB Hanford Dixon (1981-1989)

Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB Eric Turner (1991-1995)

30. DB Bernie Parrish (1959-1966)

Honorable Mention: RB Cleo Miler (1976-1982)

31. DB Frank Minnifield (1984-1992)

Honorable Mention: RB Jamal Lewis (2007-2009)

32. RB Jim Brown (1957-1965)

(David Durochik via AP)

Honorable Mention: G Lin Houston (1946-1951)

33. WR Reggie Rucker (1975-1981)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: DB Daylon McCutcheon (1999-2005)

34. RB Greg Pruitt (1973-1981)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Kevin Mack (1985-1993)

35. LB Galen Fiss

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Bo Scott

36. DB Stephen Braggs

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB K’Waun Williams

37. DB Anthony Henry (2001-2004)

(AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Honorable Mention: RB Hugh McKinnis

38. DB Antonio Langham (1994-1999)

Honorable Mention: K/FB Sam Baker (1960-1961)

39. DB Tashaun Gipson (2012-2015)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB Terrence Mitchell (2018-2020)

40. DB Erich Barnes (1965-1971)

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Peyton Hillis (2010-2011)

41. DB Bubba Ventrone (2009-2012)

Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: TE Ralph Smith (1965-1968)

42. WR Paul Warfield (1964-1977)

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Tim Manoa (1987-1989)

43. RB Mike Pruitt (1976-1984)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB T.J. Ward (2010-2013)

44. RB Leroy Kelly (1964-1973)

Mandatory Credit: Photo By Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Earnest Byner (1984-1988)

45. DT John Kissell (1950-1956)

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: OL Roman Piskor (1947)

46. DB Don Fleming (1960-1962)

Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: RB Billy Reynolds (1953-1960)

47. LS Charley Hughlett (2015-present)

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Honorable Mention: DB Larry Braziel (1982-1985)

48. RB Ernie Green (1962-1968)

Mandatory Credit Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DB Lawrence Johnson (1979-1984)

49. RB/WR Bobby Mitchell (1958-1961)

Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports copyright (c) Malcolm Emmons

Honorable Mention: DB Clinton Burrell (1979-1984)

50. LB Vince Costello (1957-1966)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB John Garlington (1968-1977)

51. LB Eddie Johnson (1981-1990)

Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB Dale Lindsey (1965-1972)

52. LB Dick Ambrose (1975-1983)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: LB D’Qwell Jackson (2008-2013)

53. LB Joe Schobert (2016-2019)

(Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)

Honorable Mention: LB Craig Robertson (2012-2015)

54. C Tom DeLeone (1974-1984)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: C Fred Hoaglin (1966-1972)

55. C Alex Mack (2009-2015)

Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB Willie McGinest (2006-2008)

56. OL John Morrow (1960-1966)

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB Chip Banks (1982-1986)

57. LB Clay Matthews Jr. (1978-1993)

(Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Honorable Mention: LB Dwayne Rudd (2001-2002)

58. LB Christian Kirksey (2014-2019)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB Wali Rainer (1999-2001)

59. LB Charlie Hall (1970-1980)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB Mike Johnson (1986-1993)

60. OG John Wooten (1959-1967)

Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB Bob Babich (1973-1978)

61. C Mike Baab (1982-1991)

(AP Photo/David Richard)

Honorable Mention: OL Steve Everitt (1993-1995)

62. OL Joe Taffoni (1967-1970)

(AP Photo/David Richard)

Honorable Mention: OL Jason Pinkston (2011-2013)

63. OL Cody Risien (1979-1989)

(Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Honorable Mention: OL Joe Andruzzi (2005-2006)

64. OL Joe DeLamielleure (1980-1984)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: C J.C. Tretter (2017-2021)

65. OL John Demarie (1968-1975)

Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: OL Harry Sheppard (1976-1981)

66. OG Gene Hickerson (1958-1973)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: OL Tony Jones (1988-1995)

67. LB Sid Williams (1964-1966)

Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: OG Chuck Hutchinson (1973-1975)

68. OL Robert Jackson (1975-1985)

(Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Honorable Mention: OL Ed King (1991-1993)

69. OL Dan Fike (1985-1992)

Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Honorable Mention: DT Jim Kanicki (1963-1969)

70. OT John Brown (1962-1966)

(AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Honorable Mention: OL Larry Williams (1986-1988)

71. DT Walter Johnson (1965-1976)

Mandatory Credit: Photo By David Boss-USA TODAY Sports © David Boss

Honorable Mention: DT Ahtyba Rubin

72. DT Jerry Sherk (1970-1981)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: OT Mitchell Schwartz (2012-2015)

73. OT Joe Thomas (2007-2017)

Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: OT Doug Dieken (1971-1984)

74. OL Paul Farren (1983-1991)

Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: OT/DT Mike McCormack (1954-1962)

75. OG Joel Bitonio (2014-present)

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DL Pio Sagapolutele (1991-1995)

76. Lou Groza (1952-1967)

(David Durochik via AP)

Honorable Mention: FB/LB Marion Motley (1946-1951)

77. Dick Schafrath (1960-1971)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: OG Wyatt Teller (2019-2023)

78. DL/LB Carl Hairston (1984-1989)

Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: OT Jack Conklin (2020-present)

79. DL Bob Golic (1982-1988)

(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Honorable Mention: DL Bob Gain (1952-1964)

80. OL/DL Bill Glass (1962-1968)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Jarvis Landry (2018-2021)

81. DE Jack Gregory (1967-1979)

Honorable Mention: WR Quincy Morgan (2001-2004)

82. TE Ozzie Newsome (1978-1990)

Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: LB/DE Jim Houston (1960-1972)

83. TE/LB Johnny Brewster (1691-1967)

Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Ricky Feacher (1976-1984)

84. DE Paul Wiggins (1959-1967)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Webster Slaughter (1986-1991)

85. WR Kevin Johnson (1999-2003)

Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport

Honorable Mention: Dave Logan (1976-1983)

86. WR/P Gary Collins (1962-1971)

Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Dennis Northcutt (2000-2006)

87. WR Andre' Davis (2002-2004)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Matthew Emmons

Honorable Mention: WR Keenan McCardell (1992-1995)

88. WR Reggie Langhorn (1985-1991)

Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: Ron Snidow (1968-1972)

89. TE Milt Morin (1966-1975)

Mandatory Credit Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: WR Gerald McNeil (1986-1989)

90. DE Rob Burnett (1990-1995)

Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport

Honorable Mention: DL Marshall Harris (1980-1982)

91. DT Henry Bradley (1979-1982)

Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DL Sam Clancy (1985-1988)

92. DL Michael Dean Perry (1988-1994)

Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DE Courtney Brown (2000-2004)

93. DT John Hughes (2012-2016)

Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DT Trevon Coley (2017-2018)

94. DT Gerard Warren (2001-2003)

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Honorable Mention: DT Bill Johnson (1992-1994)

95. DE Myles Garrett (2017-present)

Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DE Kamerion Wimbley (2006-2009)

96. DE Reggie Camp (1983-1987)

Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DT James Jones (1991-1994)

97. DE Jabaal Sheard (2011-2014)

Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mention: DL Alvin McKinley (2003-2006)

98. DL Anthony Pleasant (1990-1995)

Mandatory Credit: Long Photography-USA TODAY NETWORK

Honorable Mention: DT Sheldon Richardson (2019-2020)

99. DT Orpheus Roye (2000-2007)

(Photo By Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Honorable Mention: LB Scott Fujita (2010-2012)

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