Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Football
Christopher Browne
- Title:
- Offensive Line
Updated December 2025
Christopher Browne, who has over 10 years of college and NFL coaching experience, is in his first year as a member of Derek Mason’s staff. Browne serves as the programs offensive line coach.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, offensive line, 2026-present
• Date Hired: Dec. 16, 2025
At Arkansas, offensive line assistant, 2025
• Team finished third in the SEC in rushing at 191.9 yards per game and 26th nationally while ranking second in the SEC in red zone offense (17th nationally)
• The Razorbacks were also fourth in the SEC in total offense (454.8) and 19th nationally
• The offensive line helped pave the way for running back Mike Washington to rush for 1,070 yards (25th nationally)
At Alabama State, offensive line, 2024
• The offensive line helped ASU to rank third in the SWAC in rushing while also giving up the fewest sacks in the league
• Mentored three all-conference linemen in his lone season and an FCS All-American
• Completed the Bill Walsh internship with the Houston Texans
At Iowa, offensive line assistant, 2023
• The Hawkeyes were Big Ten West Champions with a 10-2 record and earned a trip to the Citrus Bowl
• Had six all-conference offensive linemen and was part of the prestigious Bill Walsh Diversity Internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers
At Mississippi Valley State, offensive line, 2022
• Coached two all-conference linemen and an HBCU All-American
• Received Football Scoop accolades as a Top 100 Young Minority on the Rise Coach
• Also named one of five OCN Coaching Services Top Young Offensive Line Coaches in all of college football
At Southern University, offensive line/tight ends, 2019-21
• Three of his Southern players earned FCS All-America honors and five were recognized with all-conference recognition
• Jatyre Carter was invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft
At Louisiana Tech, graduate assistant, 2018
• Worked with three players who earned CUSA All-Conference honors
At Morehouse College, offensive line/run game coordinator, 2016-17
• Worked with four all-conference players and two who earned all-America honors
• Team ranked second in the SIAC in rushing
COACHING EXPERIENCE
• 2016-17: Morehouse College (offensive line/run game coordinator)
• 2018: Louisiana Tech (graduate assistant)
• 2019-21: Southern (offensive line/tight ends)
• 2022: Mississippi Valley State (offensive line)
• 2023: Iowa (offensive line assistant)
• 2024: Alabama State (offensive line)
• 2025: Arkansas (offensive line assistant)
• 2026-Present: Middle Tennessee (offensive line)
Personal
• Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Education
• High School: Shaker Heights High School
• College: Southern, B.A. Business Management, 2012
Playing Experience (OL)
• Southern (2008-12)
• Two-time FCS All-American
Bowl Experience
• 2018: Hawaii Bowl (coach)
• 2024: Citrus Bowl (coach)
Christopher Browne, who has over 10 years of college and NFL coaching experience, is in his first year as a member of Derek Mason’s staff. Browne serves as the programs offensive line coach.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, offensive line, 2026-present
• Date Hired: Dec. 16, 2025
At Arkansas, offensive line assistant, 2025
• Team finished third in the SEC in rushing at 191.9 yards per game and 26th nationally while ranking second in the SEC in red zone offense (17th nationally)
• The Razorbacks were also fourth in the SEC in total offense (454.8) and 19th nationally
• The offensive line helped pave the way for running back Mike Washington to rush for 1,070 yards (25th nationally)
At Alabama State, offensive line, 2024
• The offensive line helped ASU to rank third in the SWAC in rushing while also giving up the fewest sacks in the league
• Mentored three all-conference linemen in his lone season and an FCS All-American
• Completed the Bill Walsh internship with the Houston Texans
At Iowa, offensive line assistant, 2023
• The Hawkeyes were Big Ten West Champions with a 10-2 record and earned a trip to the Citrus Bowl
• Had six all-conference offensive linemen and was part of the prestigious Bill Walsh Diversity Internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers
At Mississippi Valley State, offensive line, 2022
• Coached two all-conference linemen and an HBCU All-American
• Received Football Scoop accolades as a Top 100 Young Minority on the Rise Coach
• Also named one of five OCN Coaching Services Top Young Offensive Line Coaches in all of college football
At Southern University, offensive line/tight ends, 2019-21
• Three of his Southern players earned FCS All-America honors and five were recognized with all-conference recognition
• Jatyre Carter was invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft
At Louisiana Tech, graduate assistant, 2018
• Worked with three players who earned CUSA All-Conference honors
At Morehouse College, offensive line/run game coordinator, 2016-17
• Worked with four all-conference players and two who earned all-America honors
• Team ranked second in the SIAC in rushing
COACHING EXPERIENCE
• 2016-17: Morehouse College (offensive line/run game coordinator)
• 2018: Louisiana Tech (graduate assistant)
• 2019-21: Southern (offensive line/tight ends)
• 2022: Mississippi Valley State (offensive line)
• 2023: Iowa (offensive line assistant)
• 2024: Alabama State (offensive line)
• 2025: Arkansas (offensive line assistant)
• 2026-Present: Middle Tennessee (offensive line)
Personal
• Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Education
• High School: Shaker Heights High School
• College: Southern, B.A. Business Management, 2012
Playing Experience (OL)
• Southern (2008-12)
• Two-time FCS All-American
Bowl Experience
• 2018: Hawaii Bowl (coach)
• 2024: Citrus Bowl (coach)
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