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.

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 also started every game in 2008, 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

Was named a 2008 CFL all-star, West Division all-star and CFLPA all-star at cornerback
His interception in the West Final against BC ensured the Stamps 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 his first QB sack on Montreal’s Marcus Brady on Oct. 27, 2007
Started in first CFL game on June 30, 2007 against Hamilton. He has started every game in which he has dressed in the CFL

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.

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