Broncos Roster Review: Rookie linebacker Baron Browning The Broncos third-round selection has a chance to contribute at inside linebacker and edge rusher. Name: Baron Browning College: Ohio State The Denver Broncos selected Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning with their 105th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s a 6’3”, 245lb linebacker who was one of the more explosive and athletic linebackers in the entire draft. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had a third-round grade on him and ranked him as his 7th best off-the-ball linebacker in the draft. Browning played a total of four seasons at Ohio State and became a key member of their defense. During those four seasons, Browning totaled 109 tackles, 19.0 tackles for a loss, 7 sacks, 2 pass deflections, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles. This past season for the Buckeyes, Browning totaled 29 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 1 sack, 2 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries in 7 games.