2000 NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns took Courtney Brown first overall in the 2000 NFL draft, the first of 254 picks over 7 rounds. The most decorated name in the class is Tom Brady, with 11 awards on the NFL honours list.

What the 2000 class won

  • Tom Brady — 3x NFL MVP, 5x Super Bowl MVP, 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year, NFL Comeback Player of the Year
  • Brian Urlacher — NFL Defensive Player of the Year, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
  • Chad Pennington — 2x NFL Comeback Player of the Year
  • Shaun Alexander — NFL MVP, NFL Offensive Player of the Year
  • Jamal Lewis — NFL Offensive Player of the Year
  • Mike Anderson — NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

Counted from the NFL award history, every season a pick has won something.

Round 1

2000 NFL draft, round 1
PickPlayerTeam
1Courtney BrownCleveland Browns
2LaVar ArringtonWashington Commanders
3Chris SamuelsWashington Commanders
4Peter WarrickCincinnati Bengals
5Jamal LewisBaltimore Ravens
6Corey SimonPhiladelphia Eagles
7Thomas JonesArizona Cardinals
8Plaxico BurressPittsburgh Steelers
9Brian UrlacherChicago Bears
10Travis TaylorBaltimore Ravens
11Ron DayneNew York Giants
12Shaun EllisNew York Jets
13John AbrahamNew York Jets
14Bubba FranksGreen Bay Packers
15Deltha O'NealDenver Broncos
16Julian PetersonSan Francisco 49ers
17Sebastian JanikowskiLas Vegas Raiders
18Chad PenningtonNew York Jets
19Shaun AlexanderSeattle Seahawks
20Stockar McDougleDetroit Lions
21Sylvester MorrisKansas City Chiefs
22Chris McIntoshSeattle Seahawks
23Rashard AndersonCarolina Panthers
24Ahmed PlummerSan Francisco 49ers
25Chris HovanMinnesota Vikings
26Erik FlowersBuffalo Bills
27Anthony BechtNew York Jets
28Rob MorrisIndianapolis Colts
29R. Jay SowardJacksonville Jaguars
30Keith BulluckTennessee Titans
31Trung CanidateLos Angeles Rams
All 7 rounds

Round 2

2000 NFL draft, round 2
PickPlayerTeam
32Dennis NorthcuttCleveland Browns
33Darren HowardNew Orleans Saints
34Mark RomanCincinnati Bengals
35John EngelbergerSan Francisco 49ers
36Todd PinkstonPhiladelphia Eagles
37Travis ClaridgeAtlanta Falcons
38Marvel SmithPittsburgh Steelers
39Mike BrownChicago Bears
40Ian GoldDenver Broncos
41Raynoch ThompsonArizona Cardinals
42Cornelius GriffinNew York Giants
43Rogers BeckettLos Angeles Chargers
44Chad CliftonGreen Bay Packers
45Kenoy KennedyDenver Broncos
46Adrian KlemmNew England Patriots
47Jerry PorterLas Vegas Raiders
48Jason WebsterSan Francisco 49ers
49Dwayne GoodrichDallas Cowboys
50Barrett GreenDetroit Lions
51Cosey ColemanTampa Bay Buccaneers
52Ike CharltonSeattle Seahawks
53Todd WadeMiami Dolphins
54William BarteeKansas City Chiefs
55Fred RobbinsMinnesota Vikings
56Michael BoireauMinnesota Vikings
57Deon GrantCarolina Panthers
58Travares TillmanBuffalo Bills
59Marcus WashingtonIndianapolis Colts
60Brad MeesterJacksonville Jaguars
61Bobbie WilliamsPhiladelphia Eagles
62Jacoby ShepherdLos Angeles Rams

Round 3

2000 NFL draft, round 3
PickPlayerTeam
63Travis PrenticeCleveland Browns
64Lloyd HarrisonWashington Commanders
65Giovanni CarmazziSan Francisco 49ers
66Ron DugansCincinnati Bengals
67Mark SimoneauAtlanta Falcons
68Erron KinneyTennessee Titans
69Dez WhiteChicago Bears
70Chris ColeDenver Broncos
71Darwin WalkerArizona Cardinals
72Kendrick ClancyPittsburgh Steelers
73Ronald DixonNew York Giants
74Steve WarrenGreen Bay Packers
75Chris RedmanBaltimore Ravens
76J.R. RedmondNew England Patriots
77Hank PoteatPittsburgh Steelers
78Laveranues ColesNew York Jets
79JaJuan DawsonCleveland Browns
80Darrell JacksonSeattle Seahawks
81Reuben DroughnsDetroit Lions
82Leander JordanCarolina Panthers
83Damion McIntoshLos Angeles Chargers
84Ben KellyMiami Dolphins
85Gregory WesleyKansas City Chiefs
86Jeff UlbrichSan Francisco 49ers
87Dustin LymanChicago Bears
88Doug ChapmanMinnesota Vikings
89Corey MooreBuffalo Bills
90Nate WebsterTampa Bay Buccaneers
91David MacklinIndianapolis Colts
92T.J. SlaughterJacksonville Jaguars
93Byron FrischTennessee Titans
94John St. ClairLos Angeles Rams

Round 4

2000 NFL draft, round 4
PickPlayerTeam
95Lewis SandersCleveland Browns
96Terrelle SmithNew Orleans Saints
97Curtis KeatonCincinnati Bengals
98Na'il DiggsGreen Bay Packers
99Gari ScottPhiladelphia Eagles
100Michael ThompsonAtlanta Falcons
101Jerry JohnsonDenver Broncos
102David BarrettArizona Cardinals
103Danny FarmerPittsburgh Steelers
104Kaulana NoaLos Angeles Rams
105Brandon ShortNew York Giants
106Antonio WilsonMinnesota Vikings
107Junior IoaneLas Vegas Raiders
108John KeithSan Francisco 49ers
109Kareem LarrimoreDallas Cowboys
110Aaron SheaCleveland Browns
111Trevor GaylorLos Angeles Chargers
112Cooper CarlisleDenver Broncos
113Leonardo CarsonLos Angeles Chargers
114Anthony LucasGreen Bay Packers
115Frank MoreauKansas City Chiefs
116Marcus BellSeattle Seahawks
117Deon DyerMiami Dolphins
118Tyrone CarterMinnesota Vikings
119Isaiah KacyvenskiSeattle Seahawks
120Alvin McKinleyCarolina Panthers
121Avion BlackBuffalo Bills
122Josh WilliamsIndianapolis Colts
123Joey ChustzJacksonville Jaguars
124Bobby MyersTennessee Titans
125Reggie AustinChicago Bears
126Gary BerryGreen Bay Packers
127Greg Robinson-RandallNew England Patriots
128Peter SirmonTennessee Titans
129Michael MooreWashington Commanders

Round 5

2000 NFL draft, round 5
PickPlayerTeam
130Anthony MalbroughCleveland Browns
131Tutan ReyesNew Orleans Saints
132Paul SmithSan Francisco 49ers
133Robert BeanCincinnati Bengals
134Anthony MidgetAtlanta Falcons
135Aric MorrisTennessee Titans
136Mao TosiArizona Cardinals
137Clark HaggansPittsburgh Steelers
138Matt JohnsonIndianapolis Colts
139Brian YoungLos Angeles Rams
140Ralph BrownNew York Giants
141Dave StachelskiNew England Patriots
142Shane LechlerLas Vegas Raiders
143Windrell HayesNew York Jets
144Michael WileyDallas Cowboys
145Todd FranzDetroit Lions
146Lamar ChapmanCleveland Browns
147Gillis WilsonCarolina Panthers
148Richard MercierBaltimore Ravens
149Kabeer Gbaja-BiamilaGreen Bay Packers
150John MilemSan Francisco 49ers
151Joey JamisonGreen Bay Packers
152Arturo FreemanMiami Dolphins
153Dante HallKansas City Chiefs
154Muneer MooreDenver Broncos
155Quincy SandersWashington Commanders
156Sammy MorrisBuffalo Bills
157James WhalenTampa Bay Buccaneers
158Austin WheatleyNew Orleans Saints
159Kiwaukee ThomasJacksonville Jaguars
160Frank ChamberlinTennessee Titans
161Jeff MarriottNew England Patriots
162Pat DennisKansas City Chiefs
163Tee MartinPittsburgh Steelers
164Jay TantArizona Cardinals
165Troy WaltersMinnesota Vikings
166Chad MortonNew Orleans Saints

Round 6

2000 NFL draft, round 6
PickPlayerTeam
167Ernest GrantMiami Dolphins
168Marc BulgerNew Orleans Saints
169Neil RackersCincinnati Bengals
170Frank MurphyChicago Bears
171Thomas HamnerPhiladelphia Eagles
172Mareno PhilyawAtlanta Falcons
173Chris CombsPittsburgh Steelers
174Paul EdingerChicago Bears
175James WilliamsSeattle Seahawks
176Jabari IssaArizona Cardinals
177Dhani JonesNew York Giants
178John FrankPhiladelphia Eagles
179Tony ScottNew York Jets
180Mario EdwardsDallas Cowboys
181Quinton ReeseDetroit Lions
182Jeno JamesCarolina Panthers
183Spergon WynnCleveland Browns
184Shannon TaylorLos Angeles Chargers
185Tim WatsonSeattle Seahawks
186Adalius ThomasBaltimore Ravens
187Antwan HarrisNew England Patriots
188Darnell AlfordKansas City Chiefs
189Mike AndersonDenver Broncos
190John HilliardSeattle Seahawks
191Cedric WoodardBaltimore Ravens
192John RomeroPhiladelphia Eagles
193David GibsonTampa Bay Buccaneers
194Leif LarsenBuffalo Bills
195Michael HawthorneNew Orleans Saints
196Emanuel SmithJacksonville Jaguars
197Robaire SmithTennessee Titans
198Matt BowenLos Angeles Rams
199Tom BradyNew England Patriots
200Sherrod GideonNew Orleans Saints
201David NugentNew England Patriots
202Todd HusakWashington Commanders
203Damen WheelerLos Angeles Chargers
204Jason GavadzaPittsburgh Steelers
205JaJuan SeiderLos Angeles Chargers
206Brad BedellCleveland Browns

Round 7

2000 NFL draft, round 7
PickPlayerTeam
207Manuia SaveaCleveland Browns
208Desmond KitchingsKansas City Chiefs
209Eric ChandlerCleveland Browns
210Brad St. LouisCincinnati Bengals
211Darrick VaughnAtlanta Falcons
212Tim RattaySan Francisco 49ers
213Mike GreenTennessee Titans
214Jarious JacksonDenver Broncos
215Sekou SanyikaArizona Cardinals
216Delbert CowsetteWashington Commanders
217Jeremiah ParkerNew York Giants
218Richard SealsNew York Jets
219Orantes GrantDallas Cowboys
220Andrew KlineLos Angeles Rams
221Lester TownsCarolina Panthers
222Jason ThomasLos Angeles Chargers
223James CottonChicago Bears
224Mark TauscherGreen Bay Packers
225Rashidi BarnesCleveland Browns
226Casey TisdaleNew England Patriots
227Mondriel FulcherLas Vegas Raiders
228Kevin HouserNew Orleans Saints
229Ron MooreGreen Bay Packers
230Brian JenningsSan Francisco 49ers
231Cliffton BlackLas Vegas Raiders
232Jeff HarrisMiami Dolphins
233Drew HaddadBuffalo Bills
234Joe HamiltonTampa Bay Buccaneers
235Rob RenesIndianapolis Colts
236Erik OlsonJacksonville Jaguars
237Wes ShiversTennessee Titans
238Rodregis BrooksIndianapolis Colts
239Patrick PassNew England Patriots
240Mike MalanoMinnesota Vikings
241Rob MeierJacksonville Jaguars
242Charles LeeGreen Bay Packers
243Shyrone StithJacksonville Jaguars
244Giles ColeMinnesota Vikings
245Danny ClarkJacksonville Jaguars
246Leroy FieldsDenver Broncos
247Mark BaniewiczJacksonville Jaguars
248Lewis KellyMinnesota Vikings
249Eugene McCaslinGreen Bay Packers
250Ethan HowellWashington Commanders
251DaShon PolkBuffalo Bills
252Rondell MealeyGreen Bay Packers
253Alfonso BooneDetroit Lions
254Mike GreenChicago Bears

Picks from ESPN's draft pages. A team links to the franchise that carries it today; a player links when the player is on file.