The Cleveland Browns don't have the greatest history of success. Even this season, the Browns are longshots to win the Super Bowl with NFL odds at +10000 as of Nov. 8.
But the Browns do have plenty of Hall of Famers. The franchise boasts 17 members, which is sixth-most for a team.
Here's a look at the greatest Browns players of all time.
Ranking the Best Cleveland Browns Players of All Time
Rank | Player | Position | Years |
1 | Jim Brown | Fullback | 1957-65 |
2 | Ozzie Newsome | Tight End | 1978-90 |
3 | Otto Graham | Quarterback | 1946-55 |
4 | Paul Warfield | Wide Receiver | 1964-69, 1976-77 |
5 | Joe Thomas | Offensive Tackle | 2007-17 |
6 | Leroy Kelly | Running Back | 1964-73 |
7 | Dante Lavelli | End | 1946-56 |
8 | Lou Groza | Kicker/Offensive Tackle | 1946-59, 1961-67 |
9 | Frank Gatski | Center | 1946-56 |
10 | Clay Matthews Jr. | Linebacker | 1978-93 |
Clay Matthews Jr. is the son of and father of NFL players, but he stands out in his own right. The Ring of Honor inductee was a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker who totaled 1,430 tackles, 13 fumble recoveries and 14 interceptions in 16 years with Cleveland.