Cleveland Browns: 5 best first-round picks since 1999

January 29, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Hawaiian hostesses Chelsea Hardin (far left) and Mahina Garcia (far right) pose with Team Rice tight end Gary Barnidge of the Cleveland Browns (82), Team Irvin center Alex Mack of the Cleveland Browns (55), and Team Rice tackle Joe Thomas of the Cleveland Browns (73) during 2016 Pro Bowl photo day at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 21, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) and Baltimore Ravens strong safety /

Just one year after taking Mack, the Browns selected Joe Haden with the No. 7 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Haden came in as a rookie and proved why he was taken so high, finishing the season with six interceptions and 64 combined tackles.

He missed most of the 2015 season due to concussion problems, but it looks like he should be able to return for the 2016 season, whether that be at the beginning or sometime during the first few weeks.

After reaching the Pro Bowl in 2013 and 2014, Haden has a chance to get back on that level of play if he can stay healthy this season. He is still regarded as one of the top corners in the league and can prove it by shutting down receivers in 2016.

Besides his play on the field, Haden is great for Cleveland sports as he can often be found supporting the Cleveland Cavaliers and even the Cleveland Indians.

He embraced the city and its people embraced him, but any athlete can attest to the fact that poor play will cause one to fall out of favor with the population. Haden needs to work toward getting healthy, and show fans why he was taken so high in the 2010 NFL Draft.

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