Baron Browning

BROWNING AT A GLANCE:

• A second-year inside linebacker who appeared in 14 games (9 starts) for the Broncos in 2021, posting 57 tackles (32 solo) and two passes defensed.
• Recorded 110 tackles (65 solo), seven sacks (37 yds.), three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his four collegiate seasons (2017-20) at Ohio State.
• Earned third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2020 after posting 30 tackles (20 solo), one sack (6 yds.), two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in seven games played.
• Posted career bests in tackles (43), sacks (5) and sack yards (25) while adding one pass breakup in 12 games played in 2019.
• Appeared in 12 games (3 starts) in 2018, tallying 23 tackles (12 solo) and one sack (6 yds.).
• Saw action in 12 games during his true freshman season in 2017, collecting 14 tackles (7 solo).
• Prepped at Kennedale (Texas) High School, where he was a two-time first-team all-state honoree and the Associated Press 4A Defensive Player of the Year.
• Selected by the Broncos in the third round (105th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

BROWNING AT A GLANCE:

• A second-year inside linebacker who appeared in 14 games (9 starts) for the Broncos in 2021, posting 57 tackles (32 solo) and two passes defensed.
• Recorded 110 tackles (65 solo), seven sacks (37 yds.), three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his four collegiate seasons (2017-20) at Ohio State.
• Earned third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2020 after posting 30 tackles (20 solo), one sack (6 yds.), two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in seven games played.
• Posted career bests in tackles (43), sacks (5) and sack yards (25) while adding one pass breakup in 12 games played in 2019.
• Appeared in 12 games (3 starts) in 2018, tallying 23 tackles (12 solo) and one sack (6 yds.).
• Saw action in 12 games during his true freshman season in 2017, collecting 14 tackles (7 solo).
• Prepped at Kennedale (Texas) High School, where he was a two-time first-team all-state honoree and the Associated Press 4A Defensive Player of the Year.
• Selected by the Broncos in the third round (105th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/23/21.

2021: Browning, who was selected by Denver in the third round (105th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, appeared in 14 games (9 starts) during his rookie campaign, posting 57 tackles (32 solo) and two passes defensed... Made his NFL debut in Week 1 at NYG (9/12)... Recorded one special-teams tackle at Pit. (10/10)... Made first career start, recording a team-leading and eight tackles (5 solo) vs. Was. (10/31)... Added six tackles (4 solo) at Dal. (11/7)... Notched first career pass breakup and added seven tackles (5 solo) vs. LAC (11/28)... Totaled eight tackles (7 solo) at K.C. (12/5)... Led the team with a career-high 10 defensive stops (6 solo) vs. Cin. (12/19)... Had nine tackles (1 solo) at L.V. (12/26)... Registered his second career pass defensed and added five tackles (3 solo) vs. K.C. (1/8).

COLLEGE: Browning appeared in 43 games (9 starts) over his four seasons (2017-20) at Ohio State, totaling 110 tackles (65 solo), seven sacks (37 yds.), three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Started 6-of-7 games played in 2020, finishing his senior season with 30 tackles (20 solo), one sack (6 yds.), two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Earned third-team All-Big Ten honors following his senior season... Played in 12 of 14 games as a junior in 2019, recording career bests in tackles (43), sacks (5) and sack yards (25) while adding one pass breakup... Collected 23 tackles (12 solo) and one sack (6 yds.) in 12 games (3 starts) played during his sophomore season in 2018... Appeared in 12 games during his true freshman season in 2016, nabbing 14 tackles (7 solo).

PERSONAL: Browning attended Kennedale (Texas) High School, where he was a two-time first-team all-state honoree and the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year... Named a U.S. Army All-American and a finalist for the 2016 high school Butkus Award which is given to the nation's top linebacker... Tallied 81 tackles and 10 pass breakups as a senior while leading the team an 11-4 record and the Texas 4A state semifinals for the first time in school history... Also named to the Fort Worth Star Telegram all-area team following his senior campaign... Baron Browning was born on Feb. 19, 1999 in Fort Worth, Texas.