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Joey Browner was part of a special era in USC NFL draft history
TL;DR
Joey Browner, a key player in USC football's history, was drafted 19th overall in the 1983 NFL Draft, marking four consecutive years of first-round picks for the Trojans. He played for USC from 1979 to 1982, contributing to their success during a golden era.
Key points
- Joey Browner played for USC from 1979 to 1982.
- He was drafted 19th overall in the 1983 NFL Draft.
- Browner contributed to four consecutive first-round picks for USC.
- He earned all-Pac-10 honors at safety in 1982.
- USC football had a dominant era in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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USC football's glory days included the late 1970s and the very early 1980s. Accordingly, the Trojans loaded up at the NFL draft in that era. Joey Browner, the defensive back who died earlier this year, was part of USC football's NFL draft dominance in the early 1980s. We wrote about Browner's career after his death:
"Browner played for the Trojans from 1979-1982. As a freshman, he was part of one of the most talented teams in college football history that featured the likes of Charles White, Marcus Allen, Ronnie Lott, and Anthony Muñoz. That USC team finished 11-0-1 and defeated Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
"Browner would also help lead the Trojans to a Fiesta Bowl appearance following the 1981 season. As a senior in 1982, he earned all-Pac-10 honors at safety after converting from cornerback prior to the year."
Now, to the NFL draft piece of this story for Browner: When he was taken with the No. 19 pick in the 1983 NFL draft, Joey Browner ensured that USC football had a first-round pick in four consecutive NFL drafts. Anthony Munoz was the guy in 1980. 1981 had three NFL draft picks in the first round, with Ronnie Lott leading the way at No. 8. In 1982, Marcus Allen -- the 1981 Heisman Trophy winner -- went in the first round to the Raiders. Then Browner went to the Minnesota Vikings in the first round in 1983.
USC football and the NFL draft have been a winning and successful combination. Joey Browner helped USC extend a first-round NFL draft streak which is part of the Trojans' rich NFL legacy.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football star Joey Browner helped Trojans make NFL draft history
Q&A
What years did Joey Browner play for USC football?
Joey Browner played for USC football from 1979 to 1982.
How did Joey Browner contribute to USC's NFL draft history?
Browner was the 19th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, continuing USC's streak of first-round picks for four consecutive years.
Who were some notable teammates of Joey Browner at USC?
Notable teammates included Charles White, Marcus Allen, Ronnie Lott, and Anthony Muñoz.
