Denver Broncos: 11 young players to watch closely at training camp
10. Baron Browning, LB (age: 22)
Baron Browning is just about the freakiest of freak athletes that you’re going to find, pound for pound.
Baron Browning is a LB prospect in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 9.98 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 5 out of 2137 LB from 1987 to 2021. https://t.co/9u2aj8ZlSN #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/nwDNRGW9CL
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 14, 2021
In terms of metrics for the linebacker position, Browning is a complete outlier in the best of ways.
How are the Denver Broncos going to get this talent on the field?
They’ve got to do something.
Browning is expected to initially get a shot at the inside linebacker position, but we know from his time at Ohio State that he’s entirely capable of coming off the edge as a pass rusher.
Being in the top 10 percentile of just about every metric, it’s scary to think about the potential Browning has if the game “slows down” for him.
We know that the Vic Fangio defense is not easy for players to pick up on, but the Denver Broncos don’t have to really complicate things for Browning early on.
There is definitely a role he can play as a rookie.
How much of that will the Broncos give away at training camp? We’re fixing to find out.