Micheal Colvin Barrow (born April 19, 1970) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami, and was honored as an All-American. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft, and also played professionally for the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.
[edit] Early years
Barrow was born in Homestead, Florida.[1] He attended Homestead High School,[2] and played high school football for the Homestead Broncos.
[edit] College career
While attending the University of Miami, Barrow played for the Miami Hurricanes football team from 1989 to 1992. The Hurricanes were consensus national champions twice during Barrow's college career (1989, 1991), and played for a third national championship (1992). As a senior in 1992, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.
[edit] Professional career
The Houston Oilers selected Barrow in the second round (47th overall pick) in the 1993 NFL Draft,[3] and he played for the Oilers from 1993 to 1996.[4] In thirteen NFL seasons, Barrow also played for the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys.[1] While playing for the New York Giants in the 2003 season, he led the NFC with 150 tackles. He finished his career with 1,125 tackles and 43 sacks.[4]
[edit] Coaching
Barrow now serves as the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at the University of Miami.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b National Football League, Historical Players, Micheal Barrow. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ databaseFootball.com, Players, Micheal Barrow. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ Pro Football Hall of Fame, Draft History, 1993 National Football League Draft. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ a b Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, Micheal Barrow. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ Manny Navarro, "Eye on the U: Barrow to coach UM's linebackers again," The Miami Herald (February 11, 2010). Retrieved February 16, 2012.
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Barrow, Micheal |
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Barrow, Micheal Colvin; Barrow, Micheal C. |
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All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker |
| Date of birth |
April 19, 1970 |
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Homestead, Florida, United States |
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