Cleveland Browns: Top 5 running backs in franchise history

The Cleveland Browns are a franchise which, historically, has been built on a solid running game. From the Browns’ inception in 1946 to today, these are the top five running backs in Cleveland Browns franchise history.

The Cleveland Browns are historically built on a bruising running game, shut-down defenses, and a confident, tough-guy attitude. First and foremost, Browns running backs are known for their historical greatness, and more importantly, historical dominance.

Younger fans may find this hard to believe, but the Cleveland Browns ruled the NFL at one time, on the shoulders of great running offenses. Although quarterbacks have been the talk of the league for a couple of decades now, running backs were once the most important position on the field.

Cleveland’s running backs gave their squad an advantage over nearly every other team in the league. It became a theme that the Browns’ group of running backs were bigger, stronger, faster, and meaner than anyone else in the NFL.

Throughout franchise history, there have been a plethora of Pro Football Hall of Fame-level running backs in Cleveland. Not only that, but one of them likely lays claim to the title of “best football player ever.”

So, needless to say, it’s time to split some hairs. This list was not easy to make, as the space between numbers five through one is almost annoying small. Our list is not objective, nor is it the end all, be all of this conversation.

So without any further ado, this is our list of the top five running backs in Cleveland Browns franchise history.