CAREER

Pro path

Calgary signed Browner as a free agent on Apr. 30, 2007 and he re-signed with the club on Feb. 12, 2009. Browner started his professional football career in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, where he signed as an undrafted free agent in 2005. After spending the 2005 season on injured reserve due to a fractured forearm, he was released on July 24, 2006.

2009

In his third season with the Red and White, Browner was once again a standout as one of Calgary’s starting cornerbacks. Despite missing three games with an injury, he led the club in pass knockdowns with eight and shared the team lead with three interceptions including one pick returned for a touchdown in a July 17 win against Toronto. He also had eight tackles and three pass knockdowns in that July 17 contest. Browner recorded 39 tackles for the season as well as four special-teams tackles. Browner was named to the West Division, CFL and CFLPA all-star teams for his efforts. The Oct. 17 contest at Saskatchewan represented the 50th regular-season game of Browner’s CFL career. He started both of Calgary’s playoff games and recorded four tackles and a pass knockdown in the West semifinal win over Edmonton.

2008

In his second season, Browner was among the league leaders in defensive turnover stats.  Browner recorded three interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, giving him eight takeaways, a total which tied for second in the CFL. On Sept. 1 against Edmonton, he recorded a career-high seven tackles. He ended the season with 61 tackles (tied for third on the team) and recorded his second career sack. Browner added eight pass knockdowns and made an impact on special teams where he recorded 14 tackles, fourth on the team and the most among defensive regulars. He added an interception in the West Final against BC and started in the Grey Cup game despite battling injury. Browner started every game in 2008 and was one of only three defensive players to do so.

2007

As a rookie cornerback, Browner was the Stamps’ fourth-leading tackler with 55 and he was second with 16 special-teams tackles. Browner tied for the league lead with four forced fumbles. He also recorded one sack and knocked down a team-leading five passes. He recorded season-high six tackles against Edmonton on Sept. 7 and Winnipeg on Oct. 14. Browner also recorded two tackles for a loss.

Career highlights

• Recorded one tackle and a special-teams tackle in 2008 Grey Cup victory
• Was named a CFL all-star, West Division all-star and CFLPA all-star in both 2008 and 2009
• His interception in the 2008 West final against BC helped the Stamps earn their first Grey Cup trip since 2001
• His interception on Nov. 1, 2008 secured the victory against BC in the season finale and ensured the Stamps their best win total since 1996
• Tied for league lead with four forced fumbles in 2007
• Recorded the first fumble recovery of his career against Hamilton on July 17, 2008
• Recorded first CFL touchdown and interception on the same play against Toronto’s Mike McMahon on July 12, 2007
• Recorded a second career interception return for touchdown against Toronto on July 17, 2009
• Recorded his first QB sack on Montreal’s Marcus Brady on Oct. 27, 2007
• Started in first CFL game on June 30, 2007 against Hamilton
  

College

Browner played two seasons at Oregon State. In 2004, he finished seventh on the Beavers with 44 tackles in 12 games. He recorded six interceptions — scoring on one — in 2003. Those numbers resulted in Pac-10 Conference freshman of the year recognition and an All-American Freshman selection by The Sporting News and the Football Writers Association.

Notable

Browner was a speech communications major at OSU. In high school, Browner played both sides of the ball. As a receiver, he tallied 1,726 career yards with 24 touchdowns. As a cornerback on defence, he registered 16 interceptions. An all-round athlete, Browner also lettered in track, competing in the high jump and 200-metre sprint events.