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)
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)
Honorable Mention: QB Deshaun Watson (2022-present)
5. QB Jeff Garcia (2004)
Honorable Mention: LB Anthony Walker Jr. (2021-present)
6. QB Baker Mayfield (2018-2021)
Honorable Mention: QB Brian Hoyer (2013-2014)
7. QB Jacoby Brissett (2022)
Honorable Mention: P Jeff Gossett (1983-1987)
8. P Johnny Evans (1978-1980)
Honorable Mention: K Billy Cundiff (2009-2014)
9. K Matt Bahr (1981-1989)
Honorable Mention: QB Charlie Frye (2005-2007)
10. QB Kelly Holcomb (2001-2004)
Honorable Mention: Dave Mays (1976-1977)
11. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (2020-present)
Honorable Mention: WR Terrelle Pryor (2015-2016)
12. K Dan Cockroft (1968-1980)
Honorable Mention: QB Vinny Testaverde (1993-1995)
13. QB Frank Ryan (1962-1968)
Honorable Mention: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (2019-2021)
14. QB Otto Graham (1946-1955)
15. QB Mike Phipps (1970-1976)
Honorable Mention: P Dave Zastudil (2006-2009)
16. QB Bill Nelson (1968-1972)
Honorable Mention: WR/KR Joshua Cribbs (2005-2012)
17. QB Brian Sipe (1974-1983)
Honorable Mention: WR Braylon Edwards (2005-2009)
18. QB Gary Danielson (1985-1988)
Honorable Mention: QB Len Dawson (1960-1961)
19. QB Bernie Kosar (1985-1993)
Honorable Mention: WR Corey Coleman (2016-2017)
20. S Earl Little (1999-2004)
Honorable Mention: S Mike Adams (2007-2011)
21. RB/KR Eric Metcalf (1989-1994)
Honorable Mention: CB Denzel Ward (2018-present)
22. DB Clarence Scott (1971-1983)
Honorable Mention: CB Felix Wright (1985-1990)
23. CB Joe Haden (2010-2016)
Honorable Mention: DB Larry Benz (1963-1965)
24. RB Nick Chubb
Honorable Mention: DB Ernie Kellermann (1966-1971)
25. WR Frank Pitts (1971-1973)
Honorable Mention: RB Charles White (1980-1984)
26. WR Ray Renfro (1952-1963)
Honorable Mention: DB Sean Jones (2005-2008)
27. DB Thom Darden (1972-1981)
Honorable Mention: DB Stevon Moore (1992-1995)
28. Ben Davis (1967-1973)
Honorable Mention: DB Ron Bolton (1976-1982)
29. DB Hanford Dixon (1981-1989)
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)
Honorable Mention: G Lin Houston (1946-1951)
33. WR Reggie Rucker (1975-1981)
Honorable Mention: DB Daylon McCutcheon (1999-2005)
34. RB Greg Pruitt (1973-1981)
Honorable Mention: RB Kevin Mack (1985-1993)
35. LB Galen Fiss
Honorable Mention: RB Bo Scott
36. DB Stephen Braggs
Honorable Mention: DB K’Waun Williams
37. DB Anthony Henry (2001-2004)
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)
Honorable Mention: DB Terrence Mitchell (2018-2020)
40. DB Erich Barnes (1965-1971)
Honorable Mention: RB Peyton Hillis (2010-2011)
41. DB Bubba Ventrone (2009-2012)
Honorable Mention: TE Ralph Smith (1965-1968)
42. WR Paul Warfield (1964-1977)
Honorable Mention: RB Tim Manoa (1987-1989)
43. RB Mike Pruitt (1976-1984)
Honorable Mention: DB T.J. Ward (2010-2013)
44. RB Leroy Kelly (1964-1973)
Honorable Mention: RB Earnest Byner (1984-1988)
45. DT John Kissell (1950-1956)
Honorable Mention: OL Roman Piskor (1947)
46. DB Don Fleming (1960-1962)
Honorable Mention: RB Billy Reynolds (1953-1960)
47. LS Charley Hughlett (2015-present)
Honorable Mention: DB Larry Braziel (1982-1985)
48. RB Ernie Green (1962-1968)
Honorable Mention: DB Lawrence Johnson (1979-1984)
49. RB/WR Bobby Mitchell (1958-1961)
Honorable Mention: DB Clinton Burrell (1979-1984)
50. LB Vince Costello (1957-1966)
Honorable Mention: LB John Garlington (1968-1977)
51. LB Eddie Johnson (1981-1990)
Honorable Mention: LB Dale Lindsey (1965-1972)
52. LB Dick Ambrose (1975-1983)
Honorable Mention: LB D’Qwell Jackson (2008-2013)
53. LB Joe Schobert (2016-2019)
Honorable Mention: LB Craig Robertson (2012-2015)
54. C Tom DeLeone (1974-1984)
Honorable Mention: C Fred Hoaglin (1966-1972)
55. C Alex Mack (2009-2015)
Honorable Mention: LB Willie McGinest (2006-2008)
56. OL John Morrow (1960-1966)
Honorable Mention: LB Chip Banks (1982-1986)
57. LB Clay Matthews Jr. (1978-1993)
Honorable Mention: LB Dwayne Rudd (2001-2002)
58. LB Christian Kirksey (2014-2019)
Honorable Mention: LB Wali Rainer (1999-2001)
59. LB Charlie Hall (1970-1980)
Honorable Mention: LB Mike Johnson (1986-1993)
60. OG John Wooten (1959-1967)
Honorable Mention: LB Bob Babich (1973-1978)
61. C Mike Baab (1982-1991)
Honorable Mention: OL Steve Everitt (1993-1995)
62. OL Joe Taffoni (1967-1970)
Honorable Mention: OL Jason Pinkston (2011-2013)
63. OL Cody Risien (1979-1989)
Honorable Mention: OL Joe Andruzzi (2005-2006)
64. OL Joe DeLamielleure (1980-1984)
Honorable Mention: C J.C. Tretter (2017-2021)
65. OL John Demarie (1968-1975)
Honorable Mention: OL Harry Sheppard (1976-1981)
66. OG Gene Hickerson (1958-1973)
Honorable Mention: OL Tony Jones (1988-1995)
67. LB Sid Williams (1964-1966)
Honorable Mention: OG Chuck Hutchinson (1973-1975)
68. OL Robert Jackson (1975-1985)
Honorable Mention: OL Ed King (1991-1993)
69. OL Dan Fike (1985-1992)
Honorable Mention: DT Jim Kanicki (1963-1969)
70. OT John Brown (1962-1966)
Honorable Mention: OL Larry Williams (1986-1988)
71. DT Walter Johnson (1965-1976)
Honorable Mention: DT Ahtyba Rubin
72. DT Jerry Sherk (1970-1981)
Honorable Mention: OT Mitchell Schwartz (2012-2015)
73. OT Joe Thomas (2007-2017)
Honorable Mention: OT Doug Dieken (1971-1984)
74. OL Paul Farren (1983-1991)
Honorable Mention: OT/DT Mike McCormack (1954-1962)
75. OG Joel Bitonio (2014-present)
Honorable Mention: DL Pio Sagapolutele (1991-1995)
76. Lou Groza (1952-1967)
Honorable Mention: FB/LB Marion Motley (1946-1951)
77. Dick Schafrath (1960-1971)
Honorable Mention: OG Wyatt Teller (2019-2023)
78. DL/LB Carl Hairston (1984-1989)
Honorable Mention: OT Jack Conklin (2020-present)
79. DL Bob Golic (1982-1988)
Honorable Mention: DL Bob Gain (1952-1964)
80. OL/DL Bill Glass (1962-1968)
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)
Honorable Mention: LB/DE Jim Houston (1960-1972)
83. TE/LB Johnny Brewster (1691-1967)
Honorable Mention: WR Ricky Feacher (1976-1984)
84. DE Paul Wiggins (1959-1967)
Honorable Mention: WR Webster Slaughter (1986-1991)
85. WR Kevin Johnson (1999-2003)
Honorable Mention: Dave Logan (1976-1983)
86. WR/P Gary Collins (1962-1971)
Honorable Mention: WR Dennis Northcutt (2000-2006)
87. WR Andre' Davis (2002-2004)
Honorable Mention: WR Keenan McCardell (1992-1995)
88. WR Reggie Langhorn (1985-1991)
Honorable Mention: Ron Snidow (1968-1972)
89. TE Milt Morin (1966-1975)
Honorable Mention: WR Gerald McNeil (1986-1989)
90. DE Rob Burnett (1990-1995)
Honorable Mention: DL Marshall Harris (1980-1982)
91. DT Henry Bradley (1979-1982)
Honorable Mention: DL Sam Clancy (1985-1988)
92. DL Michael Dean Perry (1988-1994)
Honorable Mention: DE Courtney Brown (2000-2004)
93. DT John Hughes (2012-2016)
Honorable Mention: DT Trevon Coley (2017-2018)
94. DT Gerard Warren (2001-2003)
Honorable Mention: DT Bill Johnson (1992-1994)
95. DE Myles Garrett (2017-present)
Honorable Mention: DE Kamerion Wimbley (2006-2009)
96. DE Reggie Camp (1983-1987)
Honorable Mention: DT James Jones (1991-1994)
97. DE Jabaal Sheard (2011-2014)
Honorable Mention: DL Alvin McKinley (2003-2006)
98. DL Anthony Pleasant (1990-1995)
Honorable Mention: DT Sheldon Richardson (2019-2020)
99. DT Orpheus Roye (2000-2007)
Honorable Mention: LB Scott Fujita (2010-2012)