Cleveland Browns players who were first-round picks
78 players
78 first-round picks have played for the Cleveland Browns. On a roster now: Denzel Ward, Myles Garrett, David Njoku, Greg Newsome II, and Baker Mayfield.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2018–2026 | 2018 · No. 4 · CLE |
| Myles Garrett | DE | 2017–2025 | 2017 · No. 1 · CLE |
| David Njoku | TE | 2017–2025 | 2017 · No. 29 · CLE |
| Joe Haden | CB | 2010–2016 | 2010 · No. 7 · CLE |
| Alex Mack | C | 2009–2015 | 2009 · No. 21 · CLE |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 1989–1994 | 1989 · No. 13 · CLE |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2021–2025 | 2021 · No. 26 · CLE |
| Braylon Edwards | WR | 2005–2009 | 2005 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Tim Couch | QB | 1999–2003 | 1999 · No. 1 · CLE |
| Eric Turner | FS | 1991–1995 | 1991 · No. 2 · CLE |
| Chip Banks | LB | 1982–1986 | 1982 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2018–2021 | 2018 · No. 1 · CLE |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 2022–2026 | 2017 · No. 12 · HOU |
| Kamerion Wimbley | LB | 2006–2009 | 2006 · No. 13 · CLE |
| William Green | RB | 2002–2005 | 2002 · No. 16 · CLE |
| Tashaun Gipson Sr. | S | 2012–2015 | 2001 · No. 9 · SEA |
| Gerard Warren | DT | 2001–2004 | 2001 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Kenard Lang | DE | 2002–2005 | 1997 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Tommy Vardell | FB | 1992–1995 | 1992 · No. 9 · CLE |
| Kellen Winslow | TE | 2004–2008 | 1979 · No. 13 · SD |
| Jedrick Wills Jr. | OT | 2022–2024 | 2020 · No. 10 · CLE |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2024–2026 | 2020 · No. 15 · DEN |
| Amari Cooper | WR | 2022–2024 | 2015 · No. 4 · OAK |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | 2019–2021 | 2014 · No. 12 · NYG |
| Barkevious Mingo | LB | 2013–2015 | 2013 · No. 6 · CLE |
| Brady Quinn | QB | 2007–2009 | 2007 · No. 22 · CLE |
| Ben Watson | TE | 2010–2012 | 2004 · No. 32 · NE |
| Jeff Faine | C | 2003–2005 | 2003 · No. 21 · CLE |
| Jamal Lewis | RB | 2007–2009 | 2000 · No. 5 · BAL |
| Antonio Langham | DB | 1994–1999 | 1994 · No. 9 · CLE |
| Jamir Miller | LB | 1999–2001 | 1994 · No. 10 · ARI |
| Willie McGinest | LB | 2006–2008 | 1994 · No. 4 · NE |
| Vinny Testaverde | QB | 1993–1995 | 1987 · No. 1 · TB |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 5 · CLE |
| Devin Bush | LB | 2024–2025 | 2019 · No. 10 · PIT |
| Damarious Randall | CB | 2018–2019 | 2015 · No. 30 · GB |
| Johnny Manziel | QB | 2014–2015 | 2014 · No. 22 · CLE |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DE | 2021–2022 | 2014 · No. 1 · HOU |
| Justin Gilbert | CB | 2014–2015 | 2014 · No. 8 · CLE |
| Sheldon Richardson | DT | 2019–2020 | 2013 · No. 13 · NYJ |
| Trent Richardson | RB | 2012–2013 | 2012 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Brandon Weeden | QB | 2012–2013 | 2012 · No. 22 · CLE |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 2023–2025 | 2008 · No. 18 · BAL |
| Donte Whitner | DB | 2014–2015 | 2006 · No. 8 · BUF |
| Ross Verba | OG | 2001–2002 | 1997 · No. 30 · GB |
| Dwayne Rudd | LB | 2001–2002 | 1997 · No. 20 · MIN |
| Derrick Alexander | WR | 1994–1995 | 1995 · No. 11 · MIN |
| Derrick Alexander | WR | 1994–1995 | 1994 · No. 29 · CLE |
| Ted Washington | DT | 2006–2007 | 1991 · No. 25 · SF |
| Mark Carrier | WR | 1993–1994 | 1990 · No. 6 · CHI |
| Terry Taylor | CB | 1992–1993 | 1984 · No. 22 · SEA |
| Carl Banks | LB | 1994–1995 | 1984 · No. 3 · NYG |
| KC Concepcion | WR | 2026 | 2026 · No. 24 · CLE |
| Jared Verse | DE | 2026 | 2024 · No. 19 · LAR |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 2026 | 2020 · No. 30 · MIA |
| Derek Barnett | DE | 2026 | 2017 · No. 14 · PHI |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 2024 | 2015 · No. 1 · TB |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 2016 | 2012 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Kevin Zeitler | G | 2017 | 2012 · No. 27 · CIN |
| Adrian Clayborn | DE | 2020 | 2011 · No. 20 · TB |
| Kenny Britt | WR | 2017 | 2009 · No. 30 · TEN |
| Dwayne Bowe | WR | 2015 | 2007 · No. 23 · KC |
| Jason Campbell | QB | 2013 | 2005 · No. 25 · WSH |
| Willis McGahee | RB | 2013 | 2003 · No. 23 · BUF |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | 2008 | 2002 · No. 13 · NO |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | DE | 2004 | 1999 · No. 20 · DAL |
| L.J. Shelton | OT | 2005 | 1999 · No. 21 · ARI |
| Rickey Dudley | TE | 2001 | 1996 · No. 9 · OAK |
| Rashaan Salaam | RB | 1999 | 1995 · No. 21 · CHI |
| John Thierry | LB | 1999 | 1994 · No. 11 · CHI |
| Trent Dilfer | QB | 2005 | 1994 · No. 6 · TB |
| Steve Everitt | C | 1993 | 1993 · No. 14 · CLE |
| Irv Smith | TE | 1999 | 1993 · No. 20 · NO |
| Dana Hall | DB | 1995 | 1992 · No. 18 · SF |
| Shawn Collins | WR | 1992 | 1989 · No. 27 · ATL |
| Andre Rison | WR | 1995 | 1989 · No. 22 · IND |
| Lorenzo White | RB | 1995 | 1988 · No. 22 · HOU |
| Mike Bell | RB | 2010 | 1979 · No. 2 · KC |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.