Younger fans might not believe it, but the Cleveland Browns are one of the most historic franchises in football history.

The Browns had one of the most dominant stretches ever in professional sports in their first 10 seasons as a franchise, winning four AAFC titles before capturing an NFL title in three of their first six seasons in the league. The Browns added another NFL title in 1964 before the merger, as they consistently remained one of the league's best teams throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Cleveland nearly reached those same heights again in the 1980s, but it hasn't won a title since their last win in 1964. Still, there have been many great players who have made their way through Cleveland throughout their careers.

But who are the best players to ever play for the Browns? Here is the top 10, via FOX Sports Research.

Decades before his son became a star for the Green Bay Packers, Clay Matthews Jr. also took down opposing quarterbacks on several occasions. He spent the majority of his standout 19-year career in Cleveland, with his 1,561 career tackles unofficially ranking as the third-most all-time. He led the league in tackles four times with the Browns. He was also a Pro Bowler in four seasons during his time in Cleveland, with a few of those years coinciding with its trips to the AFC Championship Game. He also made one of the biggest plays in Browns history when he intercepted Jim Kelly at the goal line to help beat the Buffalo Bills in the 1989 postseason.