Baron Browning

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Baron Browning
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Browning with the Broncos in 2021
Arizona Cardinals
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-19) February 19, 1999 (age 25)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Kennedale (Kennedale, Texas)
College: Ohio State (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 3 / pick: 105
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024
Total tackles:114
Sacks:9.5
Pass deflections:6
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Baron Browning (born February 19, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Early life

Browning attended Kennedale High School in Kennedale, Texas. A five star recruit, he played in the 2017 U.S. Army All American Bowl and was a finalist for the Butkus Award. [1] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football. [2] [3]

College career

As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2017, Browning played in 12 games and had 14 tackles. [4] He started three of 12 games his sophomore year in 2018, recording 24 tackles and one sack. He again played in 12 games his junior year in 2019, finishing with 43 tackles and five sacks. [5] [6] Browning returned to Ohio State for his senior year in 2020 and was moved from middle linebacker to outside linebacker. [7] [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		245 lb
(111 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.55 s1.56 s2.69 s4.22 s6.78 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)		23 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10] [11]

Denver Broncos

Browning was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round, 105th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. [12] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Denver on July 22, 2021. [13]

Browning started his tenure with the Broncos as an inside linebacker but was eventually moved to the outside linebacker group.

Browning was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season. [14] He was activated on October 21, 2023. [15]

On September 21, 2024, Browning was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [16] He was activated on October 17. [17]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 4, 2024, the Broncos traded Browning to the Arizona Cardinals for a 2025 sixth-round pick. [18]

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  1. ↑ Jordan, Jason (September 22, 2016). "Five-star LB Baron Browning's Army All-American jersey presentation won't halt focus". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. ↑ Landis, Bill (December 2, 2016). "5-star LB Baron Browning commits to Ohio State". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (December 2, 2016). "No. 29 prospect Browning commits to Ohio St". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ Rabinowitz, Bill (September 11, 2018). "Baron Browning growing into Ohio State's middle linebacker role". Buckeyextra. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ Baird, Nathan (October 10, 2019). "Ohio State football's Baron Browning went from feeling abandoned in Columbus to a blazing young bull". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ Rowland, Kyle (October 14, 2019). "Browning's rise linked to defense's overall improvement". The Blade. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ Crosher, Wyatt (January 2, 2020). "Baron Browning, Drue Chrisman To Return To Ohio State For Senior Seasons – Buckeye Sports Bulletin". Buckeye Sports. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ Means, Stephen (May 29, 2020). "Baron Browning's position change could make him Ohio State football's most dangerous pass-rusher: Buckeye Take". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Baron Browning Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  10. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Baron Browning, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Baron Browning 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  12. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (April 30, 2021). "Broncos select LB Baron Browning with 105th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  13. ↑ Links, Zachary (July 22, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 7/22/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  15. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 21, 2023). "Broncos activate OLB Baron Browning from Physically Unable to Perform list, place TE Greg Dulcich on IR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  16. ↑ Gabriel, Parker (September 21, 2024). "Broncos place OLB Baron Browning on injured reserve after foot injury vs. Steelers". The Denver Post. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  17. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 17, 2024). "Broncos activate OLB Baron Browning, CB Damarri Mathis, T Mike McGlinchey from injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
  18. ↑ Urban, Darren (November 4, 2024). "Cardinals Deal For Outside Linebacker Baron Browning". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
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