Ricky Williams reveals dream to join Browns' Dawg Pound before NFL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Ricky Williams, a former NFL star, shared on Jon Gruden's podcast his aspirations to be the number one pick in the 1999 NFL Draft and join the Cleveland Browns' Dawg Pound. Williams highlighted his desire, saying, "I would go to sleep and dream of myself being a part of the Dawg Pound." Ultimately, the Browns selected Tim Couch as the first overall pick, while Williams was chosen later by the New Orleans Saints after a trade. While Williams' potential career in Cleveland is debated, he expressed confidence that his playing style would have fit the team's tough identity.
- •Ricky Williams wanted to be the number one pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
- •He dreamed of joining the Browns' Dawg Pound before the draft.
- •The Browns chose Tim Couch instead of Williams as their first overall pick.
- •Williams was later selected by the New Orleans Saints after a trade.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — NFL legend "dreamt" about being apart of the Browns' Dawg Pound
"Former NFL star Ricky Williams tells how he wanted to be a Cleveland Brown.
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