Joey Browner Biography

Joey Browner is a retired American football player. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) as strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983 to 1991 and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. Browner played college football at the University of Southern California (USC) and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 19th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. 

An outstanding defensive player and tackler, Browner was selected to six Pro Bowls (1985–1990) while playing with the Minnesota Vikings. He finished his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. In his career he amassed over 1,100 total tackles, caused 18 fumbles and recovered 16 of them; he also led the Vikings in nine defensive categories over his NFL career. Browner holds the NFL Pro Bowl record with three fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns. He had 40 interceptions in his career for 505 total yards including the playoffs. In 2013, the Vikings inducted him into the team’s Ring of Honor. 

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