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Cleveland Browns

0 Super Bowls 1946 Founded
Starting QB
Shedeur Sanders
15.4
#37 in the NFL

Cleveland Browns All-Time Quarterback Rankings

69 Quarterbacks 3 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 62.6 Elite Good Elite Sigma 10
2 33.9 Average Good Average Chill 9
3 33.8 Great Good Subpar Chill 7
4 31.8 Great Average Average Delulu 5
5 31.7 Great Good Subpar Delulu 5
6 31.0 Average Average Subpar Delulu 10
7 29.7 Average Good Average Delulu 4
8 28.9 Average Good Average Delulu 3
9 27.5 Average Subpar Subpar Delulu 7
10 25.4 Subpar Subpar Subpar Delulu 6
11 25.4 Subpar Subpar Subpar Delulu 5
12
Tommy O'Connell
25.3 Good Subpar Subpar Delulu 2
13 19.1 Good Average Non-Factor NPC 2
14 17.9 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 4
15 16.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
16 16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
17 16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
18 15.4 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
19 15.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
20 14.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
21 13.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
22 13.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
23 12.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
24 12.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 3
25 11.0 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 4
26 11.0 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 2
27 10.9 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
28
George Ratterman
10.9 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 5
29 10.7 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
30 9.7 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
31 9.7 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
32
Josh McCown
9.5 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 2
33 9.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 4
34 9.3 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
35 9.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
36 8.7 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
37 8.6 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
38 8.5 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
39 8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
40 8.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 5
41 8.0 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
42 7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
43 7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
44 7.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
45 7.5 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
46 7.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
47
Jeff Christensen
7.2 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
48 7.2 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
49 7.0 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
50 6.9 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
51 6.7 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
52 6.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
53
Austin Davis
6.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
54 6.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
55 6.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
56 6.3 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
57 6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
58 6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
59 6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
60 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
61 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
62 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
63
Ken Dorsey
5.6 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
64 5.6 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
65 5.6 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
66 5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
67 5.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
68 5.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
69 5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cleveland Browns

How does Shedeur Sanders compare to Otto Graham?

Shedeur Sanders is the Browns’ current starter, while Otto Graham remains the franchise’s all-time benchmark at quarterback, so organizationally Sanders is viewed as the modern focal point trying to stabilize a spot once defined by Graham’s legacy.

How good is the Browns offensive support?

The Browns are expected to keep upgrading the offensive line and skill positions this offseason, aiming to create a more stable environment around the quarterback after cycling through options and changing head coaches.

Will the Browns draft another quarterback?

Cleveland is actively evaluating the 2026 quarterback class and could use its high first‑round pick and extra draft capital to add competition, though the front office has not ruled out sticking with internal options.

What offensive system will the Browns run?

With Kevin Stefanski fired and a new head coach search underway, the Browns’ offensive scheme and play‑calling philosophy are in flux and will be defined once the new staff is hired.

Who are the Browns backup quarterbacks?

Behind starter Shedeur Sanders, the Browns’ depth chart includes veteran Deshaun Watson and a large group of reserves such as Otto Graham, Bill Nelsen, Brian Sipe, Tim Couch, Kelly Holcomb, Johnny Manziel, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Bailey Zappe.