Here’s how Browns quarterbacks have performed since 1999, categorized by their draft position (regular season and playoffs):
| Draft round | W/L record | W/L % | Pass yards | Completion % | TDs | INTs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35-75 | 31.8% | 22,485 | 57.9% | 119 | 122 |
| 2-4 | 13-38 | 25.5% | 9,747 | 59.1% | 45 | 54 |
| 5-end | 16-25 | 39.0% | 8,194 | 51.6% | 50 | 58 |
| undrafted | 16-28 | 36.4% | 9,568 | 60.7% | 56 | 51 |
This data dive was inspired by the recent success of Brian Hoyer, one of the undrafteds, who continues to hold off first-round rookie Johnny Manziel. Hoyer’s the only Browns starter in this era with a winning record.
For your reference, here are the QBs in each category, listed in descending order by pass attempts:
- 1: Tim Couch, Brandon Weeden, Brady Quinn, Trent Dilfer, Jason Campbell, Manziel.
- 2-4: Colt McCoy, Charlie Frye, Seneca Wallace, Luke McCown
- 5-end: Derek Anderson, Ken Dorsey, Ty Detmer, Spergon Wynn, Bruce Gradkowski
- undrafted: Kelly Holcomb, Jeff Garcia, Hoyer, Doug Pederson, Jake Delhomme, Thaddeus Lewis, Kevin Thompson
