Kevan Barlow
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Running back | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: January 7, 1979 | |
| Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Pittsburgh | |
| NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80 | |
| Debuted in 2001 for the San Francisco 49ers | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2006 | |
| Rushing yards | 3,984 |
| Rushing average | 3.9 |
| Rushing TDs | 30 |
| Receptions | 144 |
| Receiving yards | 1,164 |
| Receiving TDs | 3 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Kevan C. Barlow (born January 7, 1979) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
He has also been a member of the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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[edit] Early years
At Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, Barlow ran for 3,121 yards, and 31 touchdowns, and received for 433 yards and ten touchdowns. As a senior he had 3.5 sacks, 33 tackles, and one interception from the safety position. During his high school career, he was a two time All-City choice, City League Player of the Year and played in the Prestigious Big 33 Classic Game.
[edit] College career
Barlow attended the University of Pittsburgh. While there he rushed 486 times for 2324 yards (4.78 yards per rush) and 20 touchdowns. He left school, being ranked 11th on the school's career scoring list with 144 points.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] San Francisco 49ers
After enjoying a breakout 2003 season behind a run blocking line in which Barlow had a 5.1 yard per carry average and 1024 yards, the 49ers gave him the starting job by releasing Garrison Hearst, signing him to a long term deal, five years, $28 million. Following this extension, the 49ers cut, traded, or released 19 of the 22 starting players, placing Barlow in a position to carry the team primarily on his own. Barlow had to run behind a makeshift offensive line for two years, which ultimately affected his game.
The 2005 season seemed to mark a rebound in his running game. He had 420 yards on 102 carries for a 4.0 average through 7 games but finished the season with just 581 yards on 176 carries for only 3.3 yards per carry, behind a San Francisco offensive line that had become one of the worst in the league after the 2003 season.
[edit] New York Jets
Looking to replace Curtis Martin, who at the time suffered a serious knee injury, the New York Jets acquired Barlow from the 49ers on August 20, 2006 in exchange for their fourth round draft pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.[1] Barlow appeared in twelve games for the Jets but only started three, running for 370 yards and scoring 6 touchdowns.[2] His inconsistent performance and lack of production saw him drop to third on the depth chart behind Cedric Houston and Leon Washington. He was released on February 21, 2007.[2]
[edit] Pittsburgh Steelers
Barlow signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 10, 2007. He was expected to compete with Najeh Davenport to serve as the second running back behind starter Willie Parker.[3] Barlow was released on August 27 as part of the Steelers' final roster cutdowns prior to the season.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (August 20, 2006). "Jets shore up backfield, acquire Barlow from 49ers". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61v6rtwTu. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ a b Pasquarelli, Len (February 21, 2007). "Jets cut loose Barlow after only one year in NY". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61v7Gzfhl. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (May 10, 2007). "Barlow to leave Jets after reaching deal with Steelers". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61v836EuW. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
- ^ "RB Kevan Barlow among 10 Steelers cut". USA Today (Gannett Company). August 27, 2007. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61v8S4UJz. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
[edit] External links
- 1979 births
- African American players of American football
- American football running backs
- Players of American football from Pennsylvania
- Big 33 Football Classic alumni
- Living people
- Pittsburgh Panthers football players
- University of Pittsburgh alumni
- San Francisco 49ers players
- New York Jets players
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
