The Cleveland Browns returned to the playing field in 1999 after a brief three-year window when their original organization was moved to Baltimore after the conclusion of the 1995 season.

Since that move was made much of the current conversations revolve around what’s happened since 1999. The new Cleveland organization has had its problems over the last two decades with numerous coaching changes and over 30 quarterbacks trying their hand at leading the team.

While there have been issues, they’ve still put together some squads over the years that have played tough and even gotten into the postseason a time or two. Along the way, numerous players have shown true grit and dedication to being the very best.

We want to recognize those players in this series. Qualifying for being in the top 10 included playing for the Browns for three seasons or more. Several high-profile players have come through town over the years, but not many of them did much in their time with the Browns.

So, if you’re expecting to see Odell Beckham Jr. on this list you won’t. This list does include a couple of current players as well so we can point out their outstanding accomplishments already.

No. 2 all-time Cleveland Browns player since 1999- Nick Chubb, RB
Nick Chubb will be entering his seventh season with the Browns and he has steadily climbed the franchise leaderboard since arriving. He sat out much of last season with a serious knee injury. He’s currently in fourth place behind Mike Pruitt, Leroy Kelly, and Jim Brown with 6,511 yards to date. He will likely rush by both Pruitt and Kelly in 2024 and only have Jim Brown in front of him. Brown gained 12,233 yards during his Cleveland tenure.

His contributions to the Browns can’t be understated. His hard work and “team-first” approach to the game are what have made him a fan favorite as he will likely go down in franchise history as one of the best of all time.

Chubb has gone over 1,000 yards on the ground four times in his six seasons. He would have gone over 1,000 yards in his rookie year (996 yards) if he’d been the main running back from the start of the season, but he didn’t start until Week 7. The following year, he ran for 1,494 yards. In 2022, he went for 1,525 yards on the ground. If it weren’t for a devastating knee injury in 2023 he would likely have sprinted by the 1,000-yard mark again.

Back in 2022, he led the  NFL in runs of 20 yards or more with 13. In the previous two seasons Chubb recorded 12 carries each of 20 yards or more as well. Back in 2018 and 2019, he recorded four carries each of 40 or more yards as well and has a career 5.2 yards per carry average.

As if that wasn’t enough, Chubb also takes care of the ball. He’s only had seven fumbles in his career (77 games) which included only one in the 2022 season. For some context and to showcase how special this mark is in comparison to some past Browns greats, Mike Pruitt had 37 fumbles in 124 games, Leroy Kelly had 47 fumbles in 136 games and Jim Brown fumbled 57 times in 118 games.

Taking care of the ball makes a difference and when Chubb has got the football in his hands you know your team is in good shape.