Cleveland Browns Top 10 All-Time Running Backs: Number 9

Bobby Mitchell

Drafted by the Browns in the eighth round of the 1958 NFL draft, the University of Illinois product teamed with Jim Brown to give Cleveland a fearsome backfield.

Mitchell amassed 2,297 yards rushing during his four years with the Browns, averaging a remarkable 5.4 yards per carry while adding 16 touchdowns. He also caught 128 passes for 1,462 yards and another 16 TDs.
That's more than 3,700 yards to go with 32 touchdowns over four seasons. Not bad for the No. 2 guy in the backfield.
Mitchell was moved to receiver after joining Washington in 1962, and went on to round out a Hall-of-Fame career. He later served more than 30 years in the Redskins' front office.
Like Lewis, Mitchell would have ranked higher had he played longer in Cleveland, but his appearance on this list is indicative of the talent he displayed during his four seasons with the Browns.