As we continue our breakdown of the 2021 Ohio State NFL Draft class, the next name on the list is linebacker Baron Browning. I currently have Browning right around the top 100 players in this draft. Depending on how teams view Browning as either a 3-4 Will or a 4-3 inside linebacker, he could move up or down a few slots. He can play all of the linebacker positions but looks the best inside.
Browning does offer a little in terms of pass rush, but his talents would not work well if he was asked to be an edge rusher or outside linebacker at the next level full-time. He has the ability to be a sideline to sideline player but will need to work on his processing a little bit to fully unlock his abilities. Browning is a high upside linebacker at the next level for a team looking for help shooting gaps.