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He has also been a member of the [[New York Jets]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. |
He has also been a member of the [[New York Jets]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. |
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==Early years== |
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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. |
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==College career== |
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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. |
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==Professional career== |
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===San Francisco 49ers=== |
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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. |
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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. |
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===New York Jets=== |
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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"/> |
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"/> |
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===Pittsburgh Steelers=== |
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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> |
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> |
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[[Category:1979 births]] |
[[Category:1979 births]] |
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[[Category:African American players of American football]] |
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[[Category:American football running backs]] |
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[[Category:Players of American football from Pennsylvania]] |
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[[Category:Big 33 Football Classic alumni]] |
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[[Category:Pittsburgh Panthers football players]] |
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[[Category:University of Pittsburgh alumni]] |
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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.
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]
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.