ESPN recently ranked the top 10 NFL players at each position, with several Cleveland Browns players making the lists. Here's a comprehensive analysis of where Browns offensive players ranked and whether those rankings are justified:

Quarterback

• Baker Mayfield: Honorable Mention
• Could rise into top 10 with another strong season like 2020's final 10 games
• Currently ranked behind Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray, which may be based more on potential than proven performance

Running Backs

• Nick Chubb: 4th

• Should be ranked higher, arguably second only to Derrick Henry

• Averages 10 yards per carry in 4th quarter

• Sharing backfield with Hunt impacts overall statistics

• Kareem Hunt: Honorable Mention

• Former rushing title winner

• Excellent pass-catching ability

• Ranking appropriate due to backup role

Wide Receivers

• Odell Beckham Jr.: Honorable Mention

• Could return to top 10 with improved connection with Mayfield

• Talent level remains high despite recent production issues

• Jarvis Landry: Honorable Mention

• Consistent, reliable target

• Ranking appropriate given overall skill set

Tight End

• Austin Hooper: Honorable Mention
• First season performance didn't match contract expectations
• Could rise with improved second season

Offensive Line

• Joel Bitonio (Guard): 5th

• Should be ranked higher as Cleveland's best offensive lineman

• Key player on NFL's top offensive line unit

• Wyatt Teller (Guard): Honorable Mention

• PFF's highest-graded guard in 2020

• Could reach top 3 with similar performance in 2021

• Jack Conklin (Tackle): Honorable Mention

• First-Team All-Pro selection

• Only kept from top 10 due to playing right tackle instead of left

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