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Andrew Berry
GM since Jan 2020(6 years, 6 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, Andrew Berry's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 14th of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal. The crowd-sourced Fan Verdict currently sits at F.
About Andrew Berry
Background and career path of the Cleveland Browns general manager.
Path to the role
Berry blends Ivy League academics with a scout's eye. He earned a bachelor's in economics and a master's in computer science from Harvard, where he also played football. He began his NFL career as a scouting assistant with the Indianapolis Colts in 2009 and rose to pro scouting coordinator, then served as the Browns' vice president of player personnel and spent a year as the Eagles' VP of football operations before Cleveland brought him back as general manager in January 2020 — making him, at 32, the youngest GM in NFL history at the time.
Philosophy & notable moves
Berry pairs analytics fluency with traditional evaluation, a combination reflected in his Harvard computer-science background. His most consequential decision was the 2022 trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson, a swing that committed enormous draft capital and remains heavily scrutinized. He has continued to lean on data-informed roster construction in one of the league's more analytically minded front offices.
Fun facts
- When hired in 2020 at age 32, he was the youngest general manager in NFL history at the time.
- He holds a master's degree in computer science from Harvard, in addition to an economics degree.
- He played football for the Harvard Crimson before moving into scouting.
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6 years
Tenure
League Comparison
#14
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#7
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75 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
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The Cleveland Browns have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 64 contracts, 13 grade out as good value and 9 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Justin Jefferson (A+) at $1.2M/yr — getting linebacker production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Daniel Thomas (D-) at $1.5M/yr — the safety market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
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Cleveland Browns' 2026 moves under Andrew Berry have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 75 graded moves, 33 landed well with the fanbase, 27 drew mixed reactions, and 15 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Tylan Wallace (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Ben Cleveland cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 82% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2026 Draft
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About this general manager
Andrew Berry is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns, in his 7th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Andrew Berry, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance F, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict F.
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