Baron Browning was drafted No. 105 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 66 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 42 · #105 overall
Baron Browning Ohio State Draft
Baron Browning was drafted No. 105 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 66 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #105
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1896th at Ohio State
The pick
How Baron Browning came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 245 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Worth, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 107 prospect70.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1896th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1583% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 105
Who came off the board on either side of Baron Browning.
South Carolina
SMU
USC
North Carolina
Ohio State in the 2021 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Baron Browning in the 2021 NFL Draft
Baron Browning is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 105 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Baron Browning drafted?
Baron Browning was selected No. 105 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 42). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/baron-browning.
What college did Baron Browning play for?
Baron Browning played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Baron Browning's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/baron-browning.