Browns NFL Draft: Every player selected 24th overall the last decade

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns hold the 24th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft after trading down from the second pick. Historically, the 24th pick has yielded a variety of talent, particularly in the positions of wide receiver and offensive tackle.

The sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft has been a hotly contested one for fans of the Cleveland Browns.

Offensive tackle or wide receiver? Should they just take best player available instead? However, that is not the only first round pick the Browns have, also holding the rights to the 24th overall pick after trading down from the second overall pick to the fifth overall pick with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

We've already touched on the kinds of players that the Browns can land with the sixth overall pick, and historically, it has been wide receiver and offensive tackle heavy. This is good news for the Browns. However, what kind of talent have teams historically been able to find with the 24th overall pick, sitting at the back end of the first round? Let's take a look at that now.

What kind of talent could the Browns find at pick No. 24?

Here is every player selected with the 24th overall pick over the last 10 years:

2025: OG Donovan Jackson, Minnesota Vikings
2024: CB Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions
2023: CB Deonte Banks, New York Giants
2022: OG Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys
2021: RB Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
2020: OC Caesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints
2019: RB Joshua Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders
2018: WR D.J. Moore, Carolina Panthers
2017: CB Gareon Conley, Oakland Raiders
2016: CB William Jackson, Cincinnati Bengals

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns NFL Draft: Every player selected 24th overall the last decade

Q&A

What players have been selected 24th overall in the NFL Draft over the last decade?

The 24th overall pick has seen a diverse range of players, including several wide receivers and offensive tackles, though specific names were not detailed in the provided content.

Why is the 24th pick significant for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft?

The 24th pick is significant for the Browns as it allows them to potentially acquire a talented player at a critical position, enhancing their roster depth.

What positions are historically favored at the 24th pick in the NFL Draft?

Historically, the 24th pick has favored positions such as wide receiver and offensive tackle, which are crucial for team development.