Rushing pioneers, iron-man linemen, beloved playoff-run quarterbacks, and modern defensive terrors — every era of Browns history has a claim. Where do you stand?
1Jim BrownRunning back from 1957 to 1965, widely considered the greatest player in NFL history and the centerpiece of Browns football.1000pts
2Myles GarrettPass rusher from 2017 to 2025, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year who set the NFL single-season sack record with 23 in 2025 before his 2026 trade to the Rams.652pts
3Nick ChubbRunning back from 2018 to 2024, one of the most efficient ball-carriers in modern NFL history before a career-threatening knee injury.503pts
4Clay MatthewsLinebacker from 1978 to 1993 who brought relentless energy to the Cleveland defense across 16 seasons and four Pro Bowls.503pts
5Otto GrahamQuarterback from 1946 to 1955 who led the Browns to 10 championship game appearances in his 10 professional seasons.391pts
6Bernie KosarQuarterback from 1985 to 1993, the beloved local hero who engineered multiple deep playoff runs and remains a cult figure in Cleveland.235pts
7Brian SipeQuarterback who earned the 1980 NFL MVP award and led the Kardiac Kids on one of the most dramatic regular-season runs in team history.235pts
8Frank MinnifieldCornerback who formed one of the NFL's most feared tandems with Hanford Dixon during the 1980s playoff runs.235pts
9Paul WarfieldWide receiver from 1964 to 1969 whose blazing speed and sure hands made him one of the most dangerous weapons of his era.1pts
10Leroy KellyRunning back from 1964 to 1973 who stepped out of Jim Brown's shadow to post three straight 1,000-yard seasons.0pts
11Ozzie NewsomeTight end from 1978 to 1990, a Hall of Famer who redefined the position and later built Super Bowl-winning rosters as a GM.0pts
12Lou GrozaKicker and offensive tackle from 1946 to 1967, nicknamed 'The Toe', who won eight league championships with the Browns.
13Marion MotleyFullback from 1946 to 1953, a punishing runner and blocker who helped break pro football's colour barrier.
14Dante LavelliEnd from 1946 to 1956, nicknamed 'Glue Fingers', a Hall of Famer who was Otto Graham's go-to receiver in big games.
15Bill WillisGuard from 1946 to 1953, a lightning-quick Hall of Fame defender who helped reintegrate professional football in 1946.
16Len FordDefensive end from 1950 to 1957 whose pass rushing reshaped defensive line play and earned him a Hall of Fame bust.
17Gene HickersonGuard from 1958 to 1973 who led the way for Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell and entered the Hall of Fame in 2007.
18Mike McCormackHall of Fame offensive tackle from 1954 to 1962, called by Paul Brown the finest offensive lineman he ever coached.
19Joe ThomasLeft tackle from 2007 to 2017 who played a record 10,363 consecutive snaps and made ten Pro Bowls before entering the Hall of Fame.
20Dick SchafrathOffensive tackle from 1959 to 1971 and six-time Pro Bowler who protected the passer on the 1964 championship team.
21Greg PruittRunning back from 1973 to 1981 and four-time Pro Bowler with the Browns, famous for his tear-away jersey and elusive running.
22Hanford DixonCornerback from 1981 to 1989 who coined the 'Dawg Pound' name and earned three Pro Bowl selections.
23Kevin MackFullback from 1985 to 1993 who ran for 1,104 yards as a rookie alongside Earnest Byner and made two Pro Bowls.
24Earnest BynerRunning back in two spells from 1984 to 1995, remembered for a heroic 1987 AFC Championship Game and for 'The Fumble'.
25Eric MetcalfRunning back and returner from 1989 to 1994 whose two punt-return touchdowns against Pittsburgh in 1993 remain a Browns highlight.
26Josh CribbsReturn specialist from 2005 to 2012 who scored eight kickoff-return touchdowns, tying the NFL record, and made three Pro Bowls.
27Joe HadenCornerback from 2010 to 2016 and two-time Pro Bowler who was the Browns' top cover man of the early 2010s.
28Joel BitonioGuard drafted in 2014 who made seven straight Pro Bowls and became one of the most dependable linemen in Browns history.
29Denzel WardCornerback drafted fourth overall in 2018 who has made multiple Pro Bowls as the leader of the Browns secondary.
30Gary CollinsReceiver from 1962 to 1971 who caught three touchdowns and was named MVP of the 1964 NFL Championship Game.
31Doug DiekenLeft tackle from 1971 to 1984 who started 194 consecutive games and later spent decades as a Browns radio analyst.
32Jerry SherkDefensive tackle from 1970 to 1981 who made four Pro Bowls and was named NEA Defensive Player of the Year in 1976.
33Thom DardenSafety from 1972 to 1981 who still holds the franchise record with 45 career interceptions and made the 1978 Pro Bowl.
34Mike PruittFullback from 1976 to 1984 who posted four 1,000-yard rushing seasons and made two Pro Bowls for the Browns.
35Dub JonesHalfback from 1948 to 1955 who scored a record-tying six touchdowns in a single game against the Bears in 1951.
36Bill NelsenQuarterback from 1968 to 1972 who led the Browns to back-to-back NFL Championship Game appearances in 1968 and 1969.
37Phil DawsonKicker from 1999 to 2012, the last original member of the reborn Browns and the franchise's second-leading scorer.
38Frank GatskiHall of Fame center from 1946 to 1956 who anchored the offensive line through the Browns' title-winning dynasty of the 1940s and 1950s.
39Bobby MitchellHalfback from 1958 to 1961 who shared the backfield with Jim Brown before his trade to Washington and a Hall of Fame career.



















