What NFL team had the first pick in the 2017 NFL draft?

The Cleveland Browns had the first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

With the first overall selection, Cleveland chose Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett. Garrett had been widely regarded as one of the strongest prospects in the class because of his explosive athleticism, speed off the edge, and ability to pressure quarterbacks. The Browns officially selected him on April 27, 2017, during the draft’s opening round.

The choice followed a difficult period for Cleveland. The Browns had finished the 2016 season with a 1–15 record, giving them the top selection. Garrett became the centerpiece of the team’s defensive rebuilding effort and later developed into one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers.

A common mix-up is confusing the first pick with later Cleveland selections. The Browns also held the 12th pick in the first round and made several other selections, but their defining choice was Garrett at No. 1 overall. The San Francisco 49ers held the second pick.