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Cleveland Browns 2010s All-Decade Team

Over the course of the past two weeks, we've asked you to vote on the players who should comprise the Cleveland Browns' All-Decade Team.

CLEVELAND — With the 2010s coming to an end, we asked for your help in voting for the players who should comprise the Cleveland Browns' All-Decade Team.

Here are the results:

Quarterback: Baker Mayfield (2018-present)

Selected with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. Went 6-7 as a starter in first season while setting the NFL rookie record for passing touchdowns in a season (27). Has completed 62 percent of his passes for 7,081 yards, 44 touchdowns and 31 interceptions in first 28 games of NFL career.

Running back: Nick Chubb (2018-present)

Selected in the second round (35th overall) in the 2018 draft. Rushed for 996 yards and 8 touchdowns as a rookie despite starting just nine games. Currently leads the NFL with 1,408 rushing yards (and 8 touchdowns) through the first 14 games of the 2019 season.

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Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Wide receiver: Josh Gordon (2012-18)

Selected by the Browns with a second-round pick in the 2012 supplemental draft. Set a franchise single-season record and led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards during an All-Pro campaign in 2013. Ranks 16th in franchise history with 3,106 receiving yards, 27th in receptions (180) and 18th in touchdown receptions (16) following a suspension-plagued seven-year stint in Cleveland, where he missed the entirety of both the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

Wide receiver: Jarvis Landry (2018-present)

Acquired in a trade with the Miami Dolphins in March of 2018. Earned a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection in his first season with the Browns while leading the team in receptions (81) and receiving yards (976). Currently leads Cleveland in receptions (74), receiving yards (1,018) and receiving touchdowns (5) through the first 14 games of the 2019 season.

Slot receiver: Andrew Hawkins (2014-16)

Signed as a free agent prior to the 2014 season after three seasons with the Bengals. Led the Browns in receptions (63) and receiving yards (824) in 2014 and finished his three-season Cleveland career with 123 receptions, 1,424 receiving yards and 5 touchdown catches in 39 games.

Tight end: Gary Barnidge (2013-16)

Signed as a free agent prior to the 2013 season after four years with the Carolina Panthers. Appeared in 61 games (43 starts) over the course of four seasons and earned Pro Bowl honors after recording team-highs of 79 receptions for 1,043 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2015. His 1,043 receiving yards also marked the seventh-highest total in a single season for any player in franchise history and the second-most ever recorded by a Browns tight end.

Retired following the 2016 season having tallied 160 receptions for 1,938 yards and 13 touchdowns in four seasons with Cleveland.

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Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) runs with the ball after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 24-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Offensive tackle: Joe Thomas (2007-2017)

After earning three Pro Bowl selections in his first three seasons, Joe Thomas continued to build his Hall of Fame-worthy career in the 2010s as he earned Pro Bowl honors in every season from 2010-2016. In addition to his 10 consecutive Pro Bowl selections, the Wisconsin product was named first-team All-Pro seven times (2009-2011, 2013-2016) and second-team twice (2008, 2012). Played an NFL record 10,363 consecutive snaps from the start of his rookie season until suffering a torn triceps during the 2017 season, which ultimately ended his legendary career.

Offensive tackle: Mitchell Schwartz (2012-15)

Selected in the second round (37th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Started all 64 games of his Cleveland career at right tackle over the course of four seasons with the team, never missing a snap. Was named to the PFWAA All-Rookie Team in 2012. Signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs following the 2015 season and has gone on to earn one first-team All-Pro (2018) and two second-team All-Pro (2016, 2017). 

Offensive guard: Joel Bitonio (2014-present)

Selected out of Nevada in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Has been a mainstay of the Browns offensive line, starting in 70 games in six seasons, including every game of his rookie season and every game since the start of the 2017 season. Named to his first career Pro Bowl following the 2018 campaign.

Offensive guard: Kevin Zeitler (2017-18)

Signed to the biggest free agent contract for an offensive guard following the 2016 season after five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Started every game at right guard for the Browns from 2017-2018 and consistently ranked as one of the league's top interior offensive linemen. Was traded to the New York Giants following the 2018 season as a part of the package to acquire Odell Beckham Jr.

Center: Alex Mack (2009-2015)

Selected in the first round (21st overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Earned six Pro Bowl selections (2010, 2013, 2015-2018), including three as a member of the Browns. Started 85 consecutive games for the Browns from 2009-2014 and 101 games overall before signing with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent following the 2015 campaign.

Defensive end: Myles Garrett (2017-present)

Selected with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Has led the Browns in sacks in each of his first three seasons with the team and earned Pro Bowl honors after recording 13.5 sacks in 2018. Currently ranks seventh in team history with 30.5 sacks after just 37 games. Had recorded 10 sacks in eight games before being suspended for the remainder of the 2019 season after hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with his helmet.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is introduced before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. The Rams won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Defensive end: Jabaal Sheard (2011-14)

Selected in the second round (37th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Appeared in 61 games (including 50 starts) in four seasons with the Browns. Led Cleveland in sacks in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Finished his Browns career with 23 sacks, which currently ranks 10th in team history.

Defensive tackle: Larry Ogunjobi (2017-present)

Selected in the third round (65th overall) of the 2017 draft, becoming the first football player ever drafted out of UNC-Charlotte. Appeared in 14 games as a rookie and started in all 16 of the Browns' games in 2018, as well as 12 games in 2019. Has tallied 124 tackles, 21 of which have come for a loss and 12 sacks in his first 42 games (29 starts) in Cleveland.

Defensive tackle: Ahtyba Rubin (2008-2014)

Selected in the sixth round (190 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Started 70 games for the Browns between 2010-2014, including all 32 games from 2010-2011. Was utilized as a nose tackle, defensive tackle and defensive end across multiple defensive schemes. Ended his Cleveland career with 338 tackles, 15 of which came for a loss and 12 sacks.

Linebacker: D'Qwell Jackson (2006-2013)

Selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Bounced back from shoulder injury that cost him entire 2010 season to start in all 48 of the Browns' games from 2011-2013. Ranks third in team history in solo tackles (530) and first in tackle assists (294) after seven seasons with the team.

Linebacker: Christian Kirksey (2014-present)

Selected in the third round (No. 71 overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Appeared in 16 games (8 starts) as a rookie and has appeared in 73 games (54 starts) over the course of his six seasons with the Browns, tallying 469 tackles, 30 of which have come for a loss, 11.5 sacks and 2 interceptions. Currently ranks third in team history in assisted tackles with 174.

Linebacker: Joe Schobert (2016-present)

Selected in the fourth round (No. 99 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Tied for the NFL lead in tackles (142) en route to earning Pro Bowl honors in 2017. Has appeared in 59 games (47 starts) over the course of four seasons with the Browns, tallying 377 tackles, 14 of which have come for a loss and 6 interceptions. Currently ranks fourth in team history in assisted tackles with 145.

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Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert (53) returns an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cornerback: Joe Haden (2010-16)

Selected in the first round (No. 7 overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Appeared in 90 games (81 starts) over the course of seven seasons with the team. Totaled 299 tackles, 101 pass defenses and 19 interceptions during his Cleveland career and was named to two Pro Bowls (2013, 2014) and was once named second-team All-Pro (2013).

Cornerback: Denzel Ward (2018-present)

Selected in the first round (No. 4 overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie and was named to the PFWA's All-Rookie Team. Tallied 2 interceptions in NFL debut vs. Pittsburgh Steelers and has recorded 86 tackles, 20 pass defenses and 4 interceptions over the course of his first 23 career games (22 starts).

Safety: T.J. Ward (2010-2013)

Selected in the second round (No. 38 overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Was named to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team in 20100 and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2013. Tallied 325 tackles, 17 of which came for a loss, 22 pass defenses and 5 interceptions in 54 games (all starts) in four seasons with the Browns.

Safety: Tashaun Gipson (2012-2015)

Signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft. Appeared in 50 games (42 starts) in four seasons with the Browns, recording 236 tackles, 23 pass defenses and 14 interceptions. Earned Pro Bowl honors in 2014 after leading the league with 158 interception return yards in 11 games.

Kicker: Phil Dawson (1999-2012)

One of the most accomplished special teams players in Browns history. Ranks second in franchise history in scoring (1,271 points) trailing only Lou Groza's 1,349 points. Ranks first in franchise history in field goals made (305), field goal percentage (84 percent) and third in extra points made (350) and extra point percentage (97.8 percent). Made 76 of his 88 field goal attempts (88.6 percent), including 14 of his 15 attempts from 50 or more yards for the Browns between 2010-2012.

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Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson (4) attempts a field goal as Brad Maynard (7) holds against the Houston Texans in Houston on Sunday, November 6, 2011.

Punter: Britton Colquitt (2016-2018)

Signed as a free agent with the Browns prior to the 2016 season. Appeared in 48 games with Cleveland over the course of three seasons, kicking 246 punts for 11,339 yards (46.1 average). Kicked a career-long 79-yard punt in 2018, which was good for the longest punt by any player in the NFL all season.

Kick returner: Joshua Cribbs (2005-2012)

Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Kent State following the 2005 NFL Draft. Earned three Pro Bowl selections (2007, 2009, 2012) and two first-team All-Pro honors (2007, 2009) in his eight years with the Browns. Set the team's franchise record for kick return yards with 1,094 as a rookie in 2005 -- a mark he would proceed to surpass five times as he totaled 10,015 kick return yards and 8 kick return touchdowns -- an NFL record he shares with Leon Washington. Ranks third in NFL history in kick return yards (11,113) and added 2,154 yards and 3 touchdowns on punt returns, 110 receptions for 1,175 yards and 7 touchdowns, as well as 808 rushing yards and 2 scores on the ground in 10 total NFL seasons. Was one of 122 Modern Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2020. 

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