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'''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]].
'''Kevan C. Barlow''' (born January 7, 1979) is a [[retired]] [[American football]] [[running back]] and current [[Philanthropy | philanthropist]] who is an avid supporter of children's charities including the YMCA and children's cancer research. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh where he played high school football for [[Peabody High School (Pennsylvania)|Peabody High School]].<ref name="NYDailyNews">{{cite web | last=Cimni | first=Rich | title=For Barlow, Memories Run To Uncle| publisher=NY Daily News | date=23 November 2006 | url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2006-11-23/sports/18342441_1_pitt-stadium-bloods-kevan-barlow| accessdate = 1 September 2012}}</ref>


==Early years==
He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Pittsburgh]] where he finished 7th on their list for career rushing yards with 2,234. He was drafted by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in the third round of the [[2001 NFL Draft]] and played a total of five seasons for the 49ers. He is also a former member of the [[New York Jets]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref name="KBProFootball"/>
At [[Peabody High School (Pennsylvania)|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.

==High School career==

Barlow was born and raised in Pittsburgh.<ref name="NYDailyNews"/> He played football at Peabody High School<ref name="PHSPG">{{cite web | last=Sostek | first=Anya | title=Peabody Hosting Last Graduation As It Marks 100th Anniversary| publisher=Pittsburg Post-Gazette | date=30 March 2012 | url=http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/peabody-hosting-last-graduation-as-it-marks-100th-anniversary-299755/?print=1| accessdate = 1 September 2012}}</ref> in Pittsburgh where he ran for 3,121 yards and 31 touchdowns. He also added 433 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns throughout his career. During his senior year, Barlow also played safety where he had 3.5 sacks, 33 tackles, and 1 interception.

During his high school career, Barlow was a two time All-City choice, a Post Gazette City League Player of the Year, a member of the Post Gazette Fabulous 22, and also played in the Prestigious 33 Classic Game. During his senior season, he verbally committed to the University of Pittsburgh.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pittsburgh Post – Gazette via Google News | title=Panthers Sign Up 21 Recruits | url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19970206&id=wvwyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0W8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3577,3993367 | accessdate = 23 May 2012}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Barlow attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played four years prior to entering the NFL draft. While there he rushed 486 times for 2324 yards (4.78 yards per rush) and 20 touchdowns.<ref name="TFS"/>
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.

Barlow's junior year, he was named to the second team [[Big East Conference | All Big East]] after rushing for 630 yards and 6 touchdowns.<ref name="BEAT"/> This was also the final year that Pitt played in [[Pitt Stadium]]. Barlow scored the final touchdown in the stadium at 7:06PM, just minutes before a record crowd of 60,190 people rushed the field and torn down the goal posts.<ref>{{cite web | last=Collier | first=Gene | title=Pitt Stadium Goes Out With A Bang| publisher=Post-Gazette | date=14 November 1999 | url=http://old.post-gazette.com/regionstate/19991114stadium1.asp| accessdate = 31 August 2012}}</ref>

On November 27, 2000, Barlow was named Big East Player of the Week after a career high 272 yard and 4 touchdown performance against [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virgina]] on November 24, 2000. This was the most rushing yards against the Mountaineers since [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]]'s [[Larry Csonka]] rushed for 216 yards in 1965.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pitt Football | title=Kevan Barlow Named Big East Player of the Week | url=http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112700aaa.html | accessdate = 23 May 2012}}</ref> He left school, being ranked 11th on the school's career scoring list with 144 points and also had a total of three 200 yard games.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pitt Football | title= 2005 Record Book | url=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/83405203/INDIVIDUAL-RECORDS-ALL-PITTSBURGH-GAME-SEASON-AND-CAREER-RECORDS-INCLUDE-BOWL-GAMES-NCAA-RECORDS-INCLUDE-POSTSEASON-PERFORMANCES-BEGINNING-IN-2002-RUSHING-RUSHING-YARDS-Play-91-George| accessdate = 2 August 2012}}</ref>

In 2010, Barlow was ranked top 10 in the Big East in multiple categories including rushing attempts (4th with 197), rushing yards (3rd with 1,053), rushing yards per attempt (7th with 5.3), rushing touchdowns (7th with 8), plays from scrimmage (3rd with 210), yards from scrimmage (4th with 1,187), touchdowns from scrimmage (8th with 9), and overall touchdowns (9th with 9).<ref>{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Kevan Barlow | publisher=Sports Reference – College Football | date= | url=http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/kevan-barlow-1.html| accessdate = 31 August 2012}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

Barlow was drafted in the 3rd round (80th overall) of the [[2001 NFL Draft]] by the San Francisco 49ers. He played a total of six seasons in the NFL including five with San Francisco. In 2002, he was second in the NFC averaging 4.7 yards per carry.<ref>{{cite web | last=ESPN | title=NFC Rushing Statistic - 2002 | url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/rushing/sort/yardsPerRushAttempt/year/2002/league/nfc| accessdate = 1 August 2012}}</ref> His best year was in 2003 with the 49ers when he rushed for 1,024 yards despite only starting 9 games. For his career, he gained a total of 3,984 yards rushing and 30 rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web | last=NFL.com | title=Player Stats – Kevan Barlow | url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kevanbarlow/2504723/profile| accessdate = 26 May 2012}}</ref>

===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
After enjoying a breakout [[2003 NFL season|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.
[[File:Kevan_Barlow_Against_Giants.jpg|thumb|right|Kevan Barlow running through a hole against the New York Giants.]]
Barlow started his first professional game in the NFL on December 7, 2003 against the Arizona Cardinals. This was after 49er starting running back [[Garrison Hearst]] was injured during the third quarter of a game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] the week prior.<ref>{{cite web | last=Associated Press | first= | title=Around The League: Texans’ Carr Practices, Will Start Against Jaguars | publisher=Jacksonville.com | date=4 December 2003 | url=http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/120403/spo_14209952.shtml| accessdate = 31 August 2012}}</ref> The 49ers won the game 50-14 with Barlow rushing for 154 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Garcia Throws Four TDs, Owens Catches Two | publisher=ESPN Go | date=7 December 2003 | url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=231207025l| accessdate = 31 August 2012}}</ref> Although he only started nine games, he finished the 2003 season leading the 49ers in rushing with 1,024 yards. He also scored 6 touchdowns and averaged 5.1 yards per carry.<ref>{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Kevan Barlow Statistics | publisher=NFL.com | date=| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kevanbarlow/2504723/careerstats| accessdate = 31 August 2012}}</ref>

After enjoying a breakout [[2003 NFL season|2003 season]] behind a run blocking line in which Barlow had a 5.1 yard per carry average and 1024 yards, Barlow became a restricted free agent. The 49ers gave him the starting job by releasing [[Garrison Hearst]] and signing him to a long term deal for five years and $28 million. The terms included $20 million, a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $6.5 million option.<ref>{{cite web | last=Associated Press | first= | title=Barlow Gets Five-Year Extension| publisher=ESPN | date=23 February 2003 | url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1742151 | accessdate = 1 September 2012}}</ref> 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 NFL season|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.
The [[2005 NFL season|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.

Barlow finished his career with the 49ers appearing in 72 games, 30 of which he started. He rushed for 3,614 yards and 24 touchdowns on 891 carries. He also added 1,143 yards on 137 catches.<ref name="ESPNJSUB">{{cite web | last=Pasquarelli | first=Len | title=Jets Shore Up Backfield, Acquire Barlow From 49ers| publisher=ESPN | date=20 August 2006 | url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2555699| accessdate = 1 September 2012}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets shore up backfield, acquire Barlow from 49ers|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2555699|work=|publisher=ESPN|author=Pasquarelli, Len|date=20 August 2006|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v6rtwTu|archivedate=23 September 2011|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> As part of the deal, the Jets assumed the remainder of his contract which had three seasons remaining at base salaries of $2.5 million (2006), $3.25 million (2007) and $4 million (2008).<ref name="ESPNJSUB"/>
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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets shore up backfield, acquire Barlow from 49ers|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2555699|work=|publisher=ESPN|author=Pasquarelli, Len|date=August 20, 2006|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v6rtwTu|archivedate=September 23, 2011|accessdate=September 23, 2011}}</ref> Barlow appeared in twelve games for the Jets but only started three, running for 370 yards and scoring 6 touchdowns.<ref name="One and Done">{{cite web|title=Jets cut loose Barlow after only one year in NY|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2774439|work=|publisher=ESPN|author=Pasquarelli, Len|date=February 21, 2007|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v7Gzfhl|archivedate=September 23, 2011|accessdate=September 23, 2011}}</ref> 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.<ref name="One and Done"/>

Barlow appeared in twelve games for the Jets but only started three, running for 370 yards and scoring 6 touchdowns.<ref name="One and Done">{{cite web|title=Jets cut loose Barlow after only one year in NY|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2774439|work=|publisher=ESPN|author=Pasquarelli, Len|date=21 February 2007|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v7Gzfhl|archivedate=23 September 2011|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> He dropped to third on the depth chart behind [[Cedric Houston]] and [[Leon Washington]] and was subsequently released on February 21, 2007.<ref name="One and Done"/>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Barlow to leave Jets after reaching deal with Steelers|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2865754|work=|publisher=ESPN|author=Pasquarelli, Len|date=May 10, 2007|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v836EuW|archivedate=September 23, 2011|accessdate=September 23, 2011}}</ref> Barlow was released on August 27 as part of the Steelers' final roster cutdowns prior to the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=RB Kevan Barlow among 10 Steelers cut|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-08-27-2691122498_x.htm|work=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|author=|date=August 27, 2007|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v8S4UJz|archivedate=September 23, 2011|accessdate=September 23, 2011}}</ref>

On May 4, 2007, Barlow met with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. This was after the Steelers failed to draft a running back during the [[2007 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Bouchette | first=Ed | title=Steelers Meet With Running Back Kevan Barlow| publisher=Pittsburg Post-Gazette | date=4 May 2007 | url=http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/07124/783436-100.stm| accessdate = 1 September 2012}}</ref> Barlow signed a one-year contract with the Steelers on May 10, 2007. He was expected to compete with [[Najeh Davenport]] to serve as the second running back behind starter [[Willie Parker]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Barlow to leave Jets after reaching deal with Steelers|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2865754|work=|publisher=ESPN|author=Pasquarelli, Len|date=10 May 2007|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v836EuW|archivedate=23 September 2011|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> Barlow was released on August 27 as part of the Steelers' final roster cutdowns prior to the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=RB Kevan Barlow among 10 Steelers cut|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-08-27-2691122498_x.htm|work=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|author=|date=27 August 2007|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61v8S4UJz|archivedate=23 September 2011|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
[[File:KevanBarlowRecess.jpg|thumb|right|Kevan Barlow taking a recess with kids he read with in the San Francisco area.]]
Barlow was a criminal justice major in college and his family was also the victim of homicide while he was attending college. Two of his uncles had attempted to break up an argument and both were shot. One uncle survived while the other uncle died from the gunshot wounds. This was on the same day he scored two touchdowns in the final game played at Pitt Stadium.<ref name="NYDailyNews"/> While a member of the 49ers, Barlow would make routine visits to [[San Quentin State Prison]] to visit death row inmates. He would meet with the prison chaplain, Reverend Earl Smith, who once played chess in the prison with [[Charles Manson]]. Barlow would spend his only free day away from professional football to visit the inmates.<ref>{{cite web | last=ESPN | title=Hard time with Kevan Barlow | url=http://espn.go.com/page2/s/pressman/031110.html| accessdate = 26 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="KBnet">{{cite web | last=Kevan Barlow.net | title=Giving Wisely | url=http://kevanbarlow.net/| accessdate = 26 July 2012}}</ref> Barlow also spent time reading with kids at different schools in the San Francisco area.

Barlow has been a long-time advocate on behalf of numerous children's cancer charities.<ref name="YahooNewsPR">{{cite web | last= Yahoo News | title=Kevan Barlow Celebrates New Research Into Childhood Cancer Prevention | url=http://news.yahoo.com/kevan-barlow-celebrates-research-childhood-cancer-prevention-100058486.html| accessdate = 26 July 2012}}</ref> In 2012, Barlow released a statement in support of new cancer treatments including a finding that folic acid playing a significant role in reducing the rates of two childhood cancers.<ref name="YahooNewsPR"/>

Barlow is also an outspoken supporter of the [[YMCA]]. He supports local and regional YMCA programs by donating his time and money. He is specifically involved in YMCA's day summer camp program and many other programs for kids offered by the YMCA.<ref>{{cite web | last= Kevan Barlow | title=How To Support The YMCA | url=http://kevanbarlow.net/kevan-barlow-how-to-support-the-ymca/| accessdate = 31 July 2012}}</ref>

==Statistics==
[[File:Kevan_Barlow_Running.jpg|thumb|right|Barlow with the San Francisco 49ers.]]
===College===
{| BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="3" CELLSPACING="0" ID="Table3"
|- style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0e0;"
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| College statistics<ref name="TFS"/>
! rowspan="99" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| &nbsp;
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="5"| Rushing
! rowspan="99" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| &nbsp;
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="4"| Receiving
! rowspan="99" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| &nbsp;
|- style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0e0;"
! style="text-align:center;"| Season
! style="text-align:center;"| Team
! style="text-align:center;"| GP
! style="text-align:center;"| Att
! style="text-align:center;"| Yds
! style="text-align:center;"| TDs
! style="text-align:center;"| Avg
! style="text-align:center;"| Rec
! style="text-align:center;"| Yds
! style="text-align:center;"| TDs
! style="text-align:center;"| Avg
|- style="text-align:center;"
|| 1997
|| [[1997 Pittsburgh Panthers football team|Pittsburgh Panthers]]
|| 7
|| 27
|| 108
|| 2
|| 4
|| 6
|| 140
|| 1
|| 23.3
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 1998
|| [[1998 Pittsburgh Panthers football team|Pittsburgh Panthers]]
|| 9
|| 121
|| 533
|| 4
|| 4.4
|| 11
|| 140
|| 1
|| 12.7
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 1999
|| [[1999 Pittsburgh Panthers football team|Pittsburgh Panthers]]
|| 10
|| 141
|| 630
|| 6
|| 4.5
|| 6
|| 94
|| 1
|| 15.7
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 2000
|| [[2000 Pittsburgh Panthers football team|Pittsburgh Panthers]]
|| 11
|| 197
|| 1,053
|| 8
|| 5.3
|| 13
|| 134
|| 1
|| 10.3
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
! colspan="2" | College totals
! style="text-align:center;"| 37
! style="text-align:center;"| 486
! style="text-align:center;"| 2,324
! style="text-align:center;"| 20
! style="text-align:center;"| 4.78
! style="text-align:center;"| 36
! style="text-align:center;"| 508
! style="text-align:center;"| 4
! style="text-align:center;"| 14.1
|}

===Professional===
{| BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="3" CELLSPACING="0" ID="Table3"
|+ align=bottom | <b style="color:red;">¹</b>Led league <b style="color:red;">²</b>Second place <b style="color:red;">³</b>Third place <b style="color:red;"><small><sup>†</sup></small></b>Tied
|- style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0e0;"
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career Stats<ref>{{cite web | last=ESPN NFL | title=Kevan Barlow Stats | url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2628/kevan-barlow | accessdate = 26 May 2012}}</ref>
! rowspan="99" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| &nbsp;
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="9"| Rushing
! rowspan="99" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| &nbsp;
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="5"| Receiving
! rowspan="99" style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| &nbsp;
|- style="text-align:center; background:#e0e0e0;"
! style="text-align:center;"| Season
! style="text-align:center;"| Team
! style="text-align:center;"| G
! style="text-align:center;"| GS
! style="text-align:center;"| Att
! style="text-align:center;"| Yds
! style="text-align:center;"| Avg
! style="text-align:center;"| Lng
! style="text-align:center;"| TDs
! style="text-align:center;"| Rec
! style="text-align:center;"| Yds
! style="text-align:center;"| Avg
! style="text-align:center;"| Lng
! style="text-align:center;"| TDs
|- style="text-align:center;"
|| 2001
|| [[San Francisco 49ers]]
|| 15
|| 0
|| 125
|| 512
|| 4.1
|| 25
|| 4
|| 22
|| 247
|| 11.2
|| 61T
|| 1
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 2002
|| [[San Francisco 49ers]]
|| 14
|| 0
|| 145
|| 675
|| 4.7<b style="color:red;">²</b>
|| 35
|| 4
|| 14
|| 136
|| 9.7
|| 29
|| 1
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 2003
|| [[San Francisco 49ers]]
|| 16
|| 4
|| 201
|| 1,024
|| 5.1
|| 78T
|| 6
|| 35
|| 307
|| 8.8
|| 48
|| 1
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 2004
|| [[San Francisco 49ers]]
|| 15
|| 14
|| 244
|| 822
|| 3.4
|| 60
|| 7
|| 35
|| 212
|| 6.1
|| 15
|| 0
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 2005
|| [[San Francisco 49ers]]
|| 12
|| 12
|| 176
|| 581
|| 3.3
|| 29
|| 3
|| 31
|| 241
|| 7.8
|| 24
|| 0
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
|| 2006
|| [[New York Jets]]
|| 12
|| 3
|| 131
|| 370
|| 2.8
|| 12
|| 6
|| 7
|| 21
|| 3.0
|| 8
|| 0
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
! colspan="2" | Pro Totals
! style="text-align:center;"| 84
! style="text-align:center;"| 33
! style="text-align:center;"| 1,022
! style="text-align:center;"| 3,984
! style="text-align:center;"| 3.9
! style="text-align:center;"| 78T
! style="text-align:center;"| 30
! style="text-align:center;"| 144
! style="text-align:center;"| 1,164
! style="text-align:center;"| 8.1
! style="text-align:center;"| 61T
! style="text-align:center;"| 3
|}


==References==
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football running back
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Player of American football
| DATE OF BIRTH = January 7, 1979
| DATE OF BIRTH = January 7, 1979
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Kevan Barlow
Personal information
Born: (1979-01-07) January 7, 1979 (age 45)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Career information
College:Pittsburgh
NFL draft:2001 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • None
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

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.

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.

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.

Professional career

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.

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ Pasquarelli, Len (August 20, 2006). "Jets shore up backfield, acquire Barlow from 49ers". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  2. ^ 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. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  3. ^ Pasquarelli, Len (May 10, 2007). "Barlow to leave Jets after reaching deal with Steelers". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "RB Kevan Barlow among 10 Steelers cut". USA Today. Gannett Company. August 27, 2007. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2011.

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