Brandon Browner facts for kids
Browner with the Seahawks in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 2, 1984 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Sylmar (Sylmar, California) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Oregon State (2002–2004) | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||||||||
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Brandon Kemar Browner (born August 2, 1984) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Browner played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. He then joined the Denver Broncos in 2005. He spent four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. There, he was a three-time CFL All-Star and won a Grey Cup championship in 2008.
In 2011, he joined the Seattle Seahawks. He became a key part of their famous "Legion of Boom" defense. That year, he led the Seahawks with six interceptions. He also made the 2012 Pro Bowl, which was his only Pro Bowl appearance. Browner won the Super Bowl with Seattle in 2013 and with the New England Patriots in 2014. This made him one of the few players to win two Super Bowls in a row with different teams.
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Early Life and High School Football
Brandon Browner grew up in Los Angeles, California. He went to Sylmar High School in northern Los Angeles. As a senior, he was chosen for the Prep Star West All-Region team. He also earned the Mission League MVP award.
Before that, as a junior, Browner played at James Monroe High School. During his high school years, he played both offense and defense. As a receiver, he gained 1,726 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. On defense, he had 16 interceptions. In his senior year, he also returned three punts for touchdowns. Browner was also good at track and field at James Monroe. He competed in events like the high jump and triple jump.
College Football Career
Browner played college football for Oregon State University. He started every game he played for the Beavers. In 2003, he was named a Freshman All-American. He was also chosen as the Pac-10 Conference Freshman of the Year. He was part of the All-Pac-10 second-team.
As a freshman, Browner had six interceptions, which was ninth best in the nation. He also made 43 tackles and broke up six passes. In 2004, he continued to play well. He was named All-America and All-Pac-10 Conference again. He often played against the best receivers on opposing teams. Browner finished his college career with 87 tackles and 15 pass deflections. He also had six interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown.
Professional Football Journey
Denver Broncos
In 2005, the Denver Broncos signed Browner as a player who was not picked in the draft. However, he broke his left forearm during a game. This injury meant he missed the entire 2005 season. He was later released by the team in 2006.
Calgary Stampeders
Browner then signed with the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL in 2006. Fans liked him because of his speed and strong effort. He helped the Stampeders win the Grey Cup championship in 2008. He was also named a CFL All-Star in 2008 and 2009.
Seattle Seahawks (First Time)
Browner joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2011. He started every game that season. One highlight was his 94-yard interception return against the New York Giants. This was a record for the Seahawks. He also had two interceptions in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 2012, Browner faced a temporary suspension for violating league rules. Despite this, he was chosen for the 2012 Pro Bowl. In 2013, he faced another suspension, which kept him from playing in Super Bowl XLVIII. Even without him, the Seahawks won the Super Bowl 43–8. This was the team's first championship. He was allowed to play again in March 2014. His suspension was shortened to the first four games of the 2014 season.
New England Patriots
On March 14, 2014, Browner signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots. After his suspension, he made his first appearance in Week 7. He finished the season with 25 tackles and one interception in nine games. He helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks. In that Super Bowl, Browner made three tackles. He also made a key block that helped Malcolm Butler make a game-winning interception.
New Orleans Saints
Browner signed with the New Orleans Saints in March 2015. He was chosen as one of the defensive team captains. He finished the season with 76 tackles and one interception. However, his year in New Orleans was challenging. He received more penalties than any other player in the league that season. He was released by the Saints in March 2016.
Seattle Seahawks (Second Time)
In April 2016, Browner signed a one-year deal to return to the Seattle Seahawks. The team hoped to bring back the original "Legion of Boom" defense. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Browner would play a new role, combining cornerback, safety, and linebacker positions. However, the Seahawks released Browner in August 2016 after their third preseason game.
Flag Football
In 2018, Browner played in the American Flag Football League. He was a member of the Roadrunners team, led by retired quarterback Michael Vick.
Seahawks Franchise Records
- Most interception yards returned in a season: 220 yards (2011)
Images for kids
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Browner with the Seahawks in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Brandon Browner para niños
