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Who were the 5 players taken before Jim Brown in the 1957 NFL draft?

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Jim Brown, who died on Friday, May 19, 2023, was the sixth pick in the 1957 NFL draft. It was a gift from the football Gods for the Cleveland Browns. Who were the five players taken before the great running back? Let’s take a look…

5. Pittsburgh Steelers, Len Dawson

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4. Green Bay Packers, Ron Kramer

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3. John Brodie, San Francisco 49ers

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