Denver Broncos 2017-2020 LB - Baron Browning ('20 All-B1G Third Team)

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— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) May 4, 2021

LB BARON BROWNING, DENVER BRONCOS
After playing as both a middle and strongside linebacker in Ohio State’s 4-3 defense, Browning could potentially play as either an inside or outside linebacker in Denver’s 3-4 defense. The Broncos believe he is capable of playing both, though head coach Vic Fangio said Browning will likely start out playing inside and that he wants Browning to be able to settle in at one position.

“Sometimes his versatility has kind of hurt him a little bit in his development,” Fangio said after the Broncos drafted Browning. “I think we'll probably try him at inside first, but not for sure, and if it's not working out we'll put him outside and maybe even cross-train him. But I'd like to get him one spot when he first gets here in the base package.”

Whether inside linebacker is actually where Browning fits best is questionable. He flashed in limited opportunities to rush the passer off the edge at Ohio State, and Browning himself believes that’s where he’s at his best, though he’s willing to play wherever the Broncos want to line him up.

“I think I’m comfortable outside but at the end of the day, I’ll play wherever they need me to play,” Browning said after being drafted. “I’ll play kicker.”

Right now, there is a clearer path to playing time at inside linebacker than there is at outside linebacker, where Bradley Chubb and Von Miller are locked in as the starters. That said, Fangio indicated Browning could line up outside in sub-packages as a situational pass-rusher, though those opportunities could presumably increase in the future with Miller and Chubb in line to take most of those snaps this year.

 

Urban Meyer was one pick away from reuniting with Baron Browning in the 2021 NFL Draft. Why the Broncos grabbed the Ohio State linebacker instead, and how they plan to use him. https://t.co/491votGnxw pic.twitter.com/dYxbwDqnbz

— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) May 6, 2021

 

After being drafted by the Denver Broncos, former #OhioState linebacker @baronbrwnng is working to become a “technician” (FREE)https://t.co/fxE8bsey1y pic.twitter.com/FFtqav6QCA

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) May 17, 2021

 

Former #OhioState linebacker @baronbrwnng already feels comfortable at his new position with the Denver Broncos (FREE)https://t.co/i8eDdUJLit pic.twitter.com/BcvmqWTI2S

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) May 19, 2021

 

"In Browning, the Broncos found a highly athletic player who could fit in at two different positions."

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 20, 2021

 

Per source, rookie LB Baron Browning is coming off the PUP list and is eligible to practice at #BroncosCamp today.

— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 16, 2021

 

Vic Fangio stands nearby as Baron Browning gets ready for his first practice of #BroncosCamp. pic.twitter.com/uc7bZ8xlEb

— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 16, 2021

 

Former #OhioState linebacker Baron Browning is switching to an edge rusher for the Denver Broncos (FREE)https://t.co/ZSJaxJy6lx pic.twitter.com/bNzEeMTpQf

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) June 2, 2022

 

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— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 14, 2022

 

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SCOOP THERE IT IS!

📺: My20 pic.twitter.com/0Me6dHdL0U

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 28, 2022

 

We really tried to make Baron Browning a middle linebacker 🙃
https://t.co/TgHpbXIudu

— The Victory Bell (@VictoryBellOSU) October 7, 2022

 

The sack? Great. The celly? Impeccable. 🔥 @baronbrwnng | @Broncos#INDvsDEN on Prime Video
Also available on NFL+ https://t.co/qcjXnKpdxz pic.twitter.com/YjvK2xXLgV

— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2022

 

#Broncos LB Baron Browning had 22 pass-rush snaps in Week 5.

He recorded 10 pressures, 5 hurries, 3 QB hits and 2 sacks, according to @PFF.

Win rate of 60%. pic.twitter.com/k6FpZz6Nw9

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 7, 2022

 

An interception and a fumble recovery on the same play? Baron Browning just did that. pic.twitter.com/9eUeQajKCj

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) October 18, 2022

 

Broncos expect to lose Baron Browning for several weeks. https://t.co/fXWAZh9rnY

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 24, 2022

 

YOUR WEEK 8 AFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK❗️@TheOfficial_80 | #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/T9DOCBkdGC

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 4, 2022

 

Baron Browning sack cellys >>>#BudLightCelly x @budlight pic.twitter.com/5MTiY7kmlh

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 4, 2022