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5 Best Cleveland Browns first round draft picks since 1999

By Clay Goodwin

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns blocks linebacker Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns blocks linebacker Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 14: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is knocked down by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 14: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is knocked down by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

4. Myles Garrett, defensive end

Another recent draft pick makes the cut in this countdown. Defensive end Myles Garrett was the first overall pick in 2017 and has already proven that he’s truly phenomenal.

Garrett has been every bit of dominant through three years. He was the clear number one pick despite the glaring need for a quarterback in 2017. He has certainly lived up to that pick and more.

No. 95 has been the best player on the defense the last three years and will continue to be for hopefully the extended future. Not only that, but he is one of the best defensive players in the entire league.

Cleveland’s defense is so much better with Garrett on the field. When hurt, suspended, or even the plays he takes off for a breather the defense suffers immensely. He is almost never truly blocked one on one.

Garrett has a chance to end up top two in this list when his career is all said and done. He will have to be dominant for a very long time to be number one, but he certainly has the talent and skill set. Garrett was an absolute gem for the Cleveland Browns and will hopefully continue to be a cornerstone for the team for years to come.

Watch for Garrett to climb this list as his career progresses.

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