A star at Purdue, Mike Pruitt only had to travel one state east when the Browns drafted him in the Second Round in 1976.  Pruitt did not have a lot of playing time early on, but after receiving more playing time in 1978, the Fullback was poised for a breakout.

In 1979, Pruitt had the best year as a pro, posting what would be personal bests in Rushing Yards (1,294) and Yards From Scrimmage (1,666) and a trip to the Pro Bowl was his reward.  Pruitt went to the Pro Bowl again in 1980, again going over 1,500 Yards from Scrimmage. 

The Pro Bowls were over for Pruitt, but not the production.  He again had over 1,500 YFS in 1981, and in 1983, Pruitt had his fourth 1,000-yard rushing year with the Browns.

Pruitt slowed down afterward and would be released before the 1985 Season.  With Cleveland, Pruitt collected 8,301 Yards From Scrimmage and was named a Legend by the team in 2004.