Keith Browner, Jr.

Keith Tellus Browner, Jr. (born April 7, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He signed with Houston Texans in 2012 and Chicago Bears in 2016. He played college football for the California Golden Bears.

Early life Browner Jr. attended Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California. Browner Jr. was selected to the SuperPrep All-Far West team. Browner Jr. was ranked as the No. 22 prospect among defensive ends and also was ranked as the 78th prospect among defensive ends in the state of California according to Rivals.com. He was ranked as the 44th defensive end by scout.com.

College career He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley. He finished Golden Bears career with 37 tackles, four sacks, four pass deflections and two forced fumbles.

Professional career

Houston Texans In 2012, Browner Jr. signed with the Houston Texans. On August 31, he was released. On October 29, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. He was signed to the 53-man active squad of the Texans on December 12, 2014. He was released from the Texans on May 15, 2015.

Chicago Bears Browner signed a futures contract with the Chicago Bears on January 11, 2016. On August 28, 2016, Browner was waived by the Bears.

Personal life He is the son of former NFL linebacker Keith Browner and the nephew of former NFL defensive end Ross Browner and former six time Pro Bowl safety Joey Browner who played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983–1991 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. He is the cousin of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Max Starks.