1. Brandon Kemar Browner was born on August 2,1984 and is an American former professional football player who played as a cornerback in the National Football League for the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints, and in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders.
Brandon Browner played college football for the Oregon State Beavers before signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2005.
Brandon Browner signed with the Seattle Seahawks prior to the 2011 season, where he became a founding member of the Legion of Boom defense.
In 2018, Brandon Browner was arrested for attempted murder, for which he was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Brandon Browner lettered in track and field at James Monroe, competing in the high jump, triple jump and 200 meters.
Brandon Browner then went on to start in every game he played in for the Beavers.
Brandon Browner was named to the Freshman All-America teams by the Football Writers Association and The Sporting News in 2003.
Brandon Browner was chosen Pac-10 Conference Freshman of the Year and was a member of the All-Pac-10 second-team.
Brandon Browner ranked ninth in the nation with six interceptions and recorded 43 tackles with six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and three stops for losses as a redshirt freshman.
Brandon Browner helped the program weather the 2002 departures of Dennis Weathersby, Calvin Carlyle and Terrell Roberts.
Brandon Browner added All-America and All-Pac-10 Conference honors from The NFL Draft Report in 2004.
Brandon Browner recorded 44 tackles with a sack, nine pass deflections and a blocked kick in 2004.
Brandon Browner finished his two-year collegiate career with 87 tackles, a 2-yard sack, five stops for losses of 16 yards, two forced fumbles, 15 pass deflections, six interceptions for 74 yards in returns, and a touchdown.
Brandon Browner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2005.
Brandon Browner won the 2008 Grey Cup with Calgary and was named a CFL All-Star for the season.
Brandon Browner was selected to the CFL All-Star team after the 2009 season.
Brandon Browner signed with the Seattle Seahawks and started every game of the 2011 season.
Brandon Browner was suspended for four games in 2012 for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy for using a prescription drug.
On December 18,2013, the NFL erroneously reported Brandon Browner was facing an indefinite suspension for again violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug rules.
The suspension was later changed to reflect a substance abuse issue related to missing drug tests during the time Brandon Browner was unsigned by an NFL team and played football in the CFL, prior to the Seahawks contract.
Brandon Browner's suspension was reduced to the first four games of the 2014 season.
On March 14,2014, Brandon Browner signed with the New England Patriots on a three-year, $17 million contract.
Brandon Browner made his season debut in week 7 against the New York Jets, where Browner recorded a tackle.
Brandon Browner finished the season with 25 tackles and an interception in 9 games.
On March 12,2015, Brandon Browner signed with the New Orleans Saints.
On February 2,2016, Brandon Browner tweeted that the Saints were going to release him.
In late May 2016, Brandon Browner received attention when he responded to criticism from a Saints fan on Instagram about his performance and salary, stating that he "took that few millions ran with it" when he left the Saints.
In 2018, Brandon Browner was a member of the Roadrunners led by retired quarterback Michael Vick as part of the American Flag Football League.
In 2015 Brandon Browner led the NFL in penalties committed during the regular season, and was 2nd in 2011 and 2014.
In May 2017, Brandon Browner was arrested by Los Angeles police for possession of cocaine and being under the influence.
On July 8,2018, Brandon Browner was arrested by La Verne police for breaking and entering into the residence of a woman with whom he once had a relationship, and fleeing the scene after stealing a Rolex within the home.
On December 4,2018, Brandon Browner was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading no contest to an attempted murder charge.
Brandon Browner is serving his sentence at San Quentin State Prison.