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Joey Browner is a former defensive back out of USC, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 19th overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 145 regular-season games from 1983 to 1992. He was named to 6 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Joey Browner Career Stats
- 6× Pro Bowl selection, 3× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 4th in the 1983 draft class in interceptions (37).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | 9.5 | 37 |
Career span: 1983–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Joey Browner was the 2nd of 34 DBs selected in the 1983 draft. The 19th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Marvin Harrison in 1996, who played 178 games. USC had 11 players drafted in 1983, among them Bruce Matthews and Don Mosebar. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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