Urban Meyer wanted Baron Browning, but Ohio State linebacker was 'too special' for Broncos to pass up

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer saw the long-term promise in Baron Browning when he convinced the five-star linebacker prospect to leave Texas for Ohio State five years ago. With one pick remaining in Day 2 of last weekend's NFL draft, Meyer believed a reunion was imminent. The new Jaguars coach planned to take Browning with the first selection of Saturday's fourth round. He saw his former recruit as a potential asset in the pass rush — a specific area of need for his team.