| Rank | Name | Team | Years | Season | Fantasy | Playoffs | Rating | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otto Graham | Browns | 10 | Elite | Good | Elite | 62.63 | Sigma |
| 2 | Bernie Kosar | Browns | 9 | Average | Good | Average | 33.86 | Chill |
| 3 | Frank Ryan | Browns | 7 | Great | Good | Subpar | 33.81 | Chill |
| 4 | Bill Nelsen | Browns | 5 | Great | Average | Average | 31.76 | Delulu |
| 5 | Milt Plum | Browns | 5 | Great | Good | Subpar | 31.67 | Delulu |
| 6 | Brian Sipe | Browns | 10 | Average | Average | Subpar | 31.04 | Delulu |
| 7 | Baker Mayfield | Browns | 4 | Average | Good | Average | 29.66 | Delulu |
| 8 | Vinny Testaverde | Browns | 3 | Average | Good | Average | 28.86 | Delulu |
| 9 | Mike Phipps | Browns | 7 | Average | Subpar | Subpar | 27.47 | Delulu |
| 10 | Paul McDonald | Browns | 6 | Subpar | Subpar | Subpar | 25.36 | Delulu |
| 11 | Tim Couch | Browns | 5 | Subpar | Subpar | Subpar | 25.35 | Delulu |
| 12 | Tommy O'Connell | Browns | 2 | Good | Subpar | Subpar | 25.34 | Delulu |
| 13 | Brian Hoyer | Browns | 2 | Good | Average | Non-Factor | 19.13 | NPC |
| 14 | Derek Anderson | Browns | 4 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 17.88 | NPC |
| 15 | Colt McCoy | Browns | 3 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 16.54 | NPC |
| 16 | Jacoby Brissett | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 16.44 | NPC |
| 17 | Jeff Garcia | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 16.41 | NPC |
| 18 | Charlie Frye | Browns | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 15.25 | NPC |
| 19 | Trent Dilfer | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 14.81 | NPC |
| 20 | Brady Quinn | Browns | 3 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 13.59 | NPC |
| 21 | Brandon Weeden | Browns | 2 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 13.58 | NPC |
| 22 | Dillon Gabriel | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 12.67 | NPC |
| 23 | Deshaun Watson | Browns | 4 | Average | Good | Non-Factor | 12.15 | NPC |
| 24 | DeShone Kizer | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 12.08 | NPC |
| 25 | Gary Danielson | Browns | 3 | Average | Good | Non-Factor | 12.06 | NPC |
| 26 | Case Keenum | Browns | 2 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 11.00 | NPC |
| 27 | Don Strock | Browns | 1 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 10.94 | NPC |
| 28 | George Ratterman | Browns | 5 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 10.87 | NPC |
| 29 | Mike Tomczak | Browns | 1 | Average | Average | Non-Factor | 10.72 | NPC |
| 30 | Jake Delhomme | Browns | 1 | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | 9.68 | NPC |
| 31 | Jameis Winston | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 9.67 | NPC |
| 32 | Josh McCown | Browns | 2 | Non-Factor | Good | Non-Factor | 9.54 | NPC |
| 33 | Kelly Holcomb | Browns | 4 | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | 9.51 | NPC |
| 34 | Babe Parilli | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 9.23 | Cooked |
| 35 | Jason Campbell | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | 8.66 | Cooked |
| 36 | Jim Ninowski | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.57 | Cooked |
| 37 | Johnny Manziel | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.48 | Cooked |
| 38 | Mark Rypien | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.31 | Cooked |
| 39 | Mike Pagel | Browns | 5 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 8.17 | Cooked |
| 40 | Seneca Wallace | Browns | 2 | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | 7.97 | Cooked |
| 41 | Todd Philcox | Browns | 3 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.82 | Cooked |
| 42 | Tyrod Taylor | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.76 | Cooked |
| 43 | Cody Kessler | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.58 | Cooked |
| 44 | Don Gault | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 7.49 | Cooked |
| 45 | Gary Lane | Browns | 2 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.35 | Cooked |
| 46 | Jeff Christensen | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 7.19 | Cooked |
| 47 | Jeff Driskel | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 7.17 | Cooked |
| 48 | Joe Flacco | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 7.03 | Cooked |
| 49 | Len Dawson | Browns | 2 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.87 | Cooked |
| 50 | P. J. Walker | Browns | 1 | Subpar | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.72 | Cooked |
| 51 | Thad Lewis | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 6.47 | Cooked |
| 52 | Sheduer Sanders | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.46 | Cooked |
| 53 | Austin Davis | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.39 | Cooked |
| 54 | Bailey Zappe | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.37 | Cooked |
| 55 | Ty Detmer | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 6.36 | Cooked |
| 56 | Will Cureton | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | 6.34 | Cooked |
| 57 | Bruce Gradkowski | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.25 | Cooked |
| 58 | Connor Shaw | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.13 | Cooked |
| 59 | Dave Mays | Browns | 2 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.09 | Cooked |
| 60 | Dorian Thompson-Robinson | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 6.01 | Cooked |
| 61 | Doug Pederson | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.98 | Cooked |
| 62 | Eric Zeier | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.95 | Cooked |
| 63 | Ken Dorsey | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.63 | Cooked |
| 64 | Kevin Hogan | Browns | 2 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.62 | Cooked |
| 65 | Luke McCown | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.55 | Cooked |
| 66 | Nick Mullens | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.38 | Cooked |
| 67 | Robert Griffin III | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.29 | Cooked |
| 68 | Spergon Wynn | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.15 | Cooked |
| 69 | Terry Luck | Browns | 1 | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | 5.09 | Cooked |
All-Time Browns QB Rankings
FAQ
Who is the greatest Cleveland Browns quarterback of all time?
Otto Graham holds the top spot with a rating of 62.63, driven by his “Elite” regular-season performance, “Good” fantasy impact, and “Elite” playoff showings across 10 seasons, earning them “Sigma” status as the franchise’s iconic figure.
How does Otto Graham compare to the greatest quarterback of all time?
Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. His highest rating is with the New England Patriots—a fitting 133.7—and overall is even higher because of his Super Bowl win with Tampa Bay. Otto Graham’s 62.63 with the Browns, while leading the team to 10 straight championship appearances and 7 titles in the 1940s and 1950s,
doesn’t match Brady’s sustained excellence across eras—his overall rating with both Tampa and New England totals 148.5.
For a full comparison, check out the All-Time QB Rankings here.
What is the difference between HeyTC’s QB Rating and ESPN’s QBR?
QBR is an outdated model that doesn’t take into account whether the quarterback won the game—its first flaw. Winning is everything; who cares if Quarterback X has the highest QBR but doesn’t win games? Its second flaw is that it doesn’t factor in playoff and Super Bowl success.
By contrast, the HeyTC QB Rating is a composite score evaluating a quarterback’s tenure with his team, factoring in regular-season performance, fantasy football value, playoff success, and overall franchise legacy.
Is Joe Flacco one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL?
While Joe Flacco is good, he’s not Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is still the best quarterback in the NFL. For the complete NFL daily quarterback rankings, check out our list that include some surprises.
What do the “Season,” “Fantasy,” and “Playoffs” columns mean?
These columns use qualitative tiers to assess regular-season excellence (e.g., Good for standout play), fantasy (e.g., “Elite” for top scorers), and postseason performance (e.g., “Great” for significant playoff runs)—forming the foundation of the overall ranking.
How do Cleveland Browns quarterbacks compare to other teams?
To see how Cleveland Browns’s all-time QB lineup stacks up league-wide—and get our bold prediction on when this team will win its next Super Bowl—check out the All-Time Team QB Rankings here.
What do the slang terms in the “Overall” column mean (like “Aura,” “Sigma,” or “NPC”)?
These terms, inspired by our “Dad Glossary,” add a playful, informal spin to describe quarterback impact:
- Aura/Elite: Legendary, game-changing dominance.
- Sigma/Great: Consistently elite performers.
- Slaps/Good: Solid, reliable contributors.
- Chill/Average: Dependable but unremarkable.
- Delulu/Mediocre: Overhyped with underwhelming results.
- NPC/Subpar: Forgettable and inconsistent.
- Cooked/Non-Factor: Complete busts.
How often is this list updated?
The list is updated throughout the year, with major revisions during the NFL postseason and after the Super Bowl to reflect evolving careers of quarterbacks.