 With the first overall pick, the Browns selected former Oklahoma quarterback and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield.Despite Mayfield's status as the #1 overall pick, the Browns began the 2018 NFL season with veteran Tyrod Taylor as the starting quarterback.On opening day, the Browns tied the Pittsburgh Steelers 21–21 after neither team scored in overtime, ending the Browns' losing streak at 17 games, but extending their winless streak to 18 games.