A star at USC, the Minnesota Vikings brought him in as a 1st Round Pick (17th Overall) in 1983, and by 1985 he was a Pro Bowl Selection, an accolade that the Safety would achieve in five more consecutive years. A four-time selection to the All-Madden Team, Browner was a vicious and efficient tackler, so much so that you felt bad for anyone who escaped the Vikings' defensive line. He would record 37 Interceptions over his career.
Browner was also be named a Second Team 1980 All-Decade Team and was also a three-time First Team All-Pro.
123. Joey Browner
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There was a time where Joey Browner was considered to be the best Cornerback in the National Football League, and this was not just an opinion in the state of Minnesota...it was thought throughout the entire country.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Warren, Ohio, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1998
- Position: Safety
- Games Played: 145
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Notable Statistics: 37 Interceptions
465 Interception Return Yards
3 Interception Return Touchdowns
17 Fumble Recoveries
81 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
9.5 Quarterback Sacks
1 Kick Return
0 Kic Return Yards
87 Approximate Value
6 Playoff Games
3 Interceptions
40 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sack - Played For: Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- College: USC
- Drafted: 1st Round, 17th Overall in 1983
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (None)
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
First Team All-Pro ((3) 1987, 1988 & 1990)
Second Team All-Pro ((1) 1989)
Pro Bowl (6) (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (2) (1983 & 1986)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (1984)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (3) (1987, 1990 & 1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (2) (1990 & 1991) - Notable All Time Rankings: None.
Should Joey Browner be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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