Barron Tanner

Last updated

Barron Tanner
No. 72, 92
Date of birth (1973-09-14) September 14, 1973 (age 50)
Place of birth Athens, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Defensive tackle
US college Oklahoma
NFL draft 1997 / round: 5 / pick: 149
Career history
As player
1997–1998 Miami Dolphins
1999 Washington Redskins
2000–2003 Arizona Cardinals
Career stats

Barron Keith Tanner (born September 14, 1973) is an American former professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins [1] and Arizona Cardinals, [2] as well as the Washington Redskins. [3] He played college football at the University of Oklahoma and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL draft. [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miami Dolphins</span> National Football League franchise in Miami Gardens, Florida

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Greater Miami area. The Dolphins compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a northern suburb of Miami. The team is owned by Stephen M. Ross. The Dolphins are the oldest professional sports team in Florida. Of the four AFC East teams, the Dolphins are the only team in the division that was not a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). The Dolphins were also one of the first professional football teams in the southeast, along with the Atlanta Falcons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zach Thomas</span> American football player (born 1973)

Zachary Michael Thomas is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was selected in the fifth round, 22nd pick, in the 1996 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins, and played for the Dolphins in his first 12 seasons in the NFL, before playing his 13th and final season with the Dallas Cowboys.

Timothy L. Bowens is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 11 seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels, and was chosen with the 20th pick of the 1994 NFL draft by the Dolphins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Taylor (American football)</span> American football player and coach (born 1974)

Jason Paul Taylor is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), spending the majority of his career with the Miami Dolphins. He is currently the defensive ends coach for the Miami Hurricanes. Over the course of his 15-year NFL career, Taylor played for the Dolphins for 13 years in three separate stints, and also played a season each for the Washington Redskins (2008) and the New York Jets (2010).

Randal "Thrill" Hill is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1991 through 1997. He played for the Miami Dolphins, Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals, and New Orleans Saints. After his playing career, Hill ran in the 2016 election for the United States House of Representatives in Florida's 24th congressional district.

Robert Matheson was an American football linebacker who played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played in three Super Bowls for the Miami Dolphins, including their 1972 and 1973 championships.

Melvin Torrence Bratton is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, blowing out his knee in the national championship game at the 1988 Orange Bowl against Oklahoma.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Marino</span> American football player (born 1961)

Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins and has worked with them since 2014 as a special advisor. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers, earning first-team All-American honors in 1981. Marino was the last quarterback taken in the first round of the famed quarterback class of 1983. He held or currently holds dozens of NFL records associated with the quarterback position, and despite never being on a Super Bowl-winning team, he is recognized among the greatest quarterbacks in American football history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vontae Davis</span> American football player (1988–2024)

Vontae Ottis Davis was an American professional football player who played as a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Dolphins in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He made two Pro Bowls in his career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Tannehill</span> American football player (born 1988)

Ryan Timothy Tannehill III is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, playing wide receiver until his junior year, and was selected eighth overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Pouncey</span> American football player (born 1989)

James Michael Pouncey is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators, was a member of a BCS National Championship team, and earned All-American honors. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft, and also played for the Los Angeles Chargers. He is the twin brother of former NFL center Maurkice Pouncey.

Brian Keith Manning is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Miami Dolphins and the Green Bay Packers. Manning played collegiate ball for the Stanford University before being drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft. He played professionally for 2 seasons from 1997 to 1998.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Xavien Howard</span> American football player (born 1993)

Xavien Howard is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins, where he spent eight seasons with the team. During his tenure in Miami, Howard was a four-time Pro Bowler, a two-time All-Pro member, and led the league in interceptions twice.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connor Williams (American football)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Connor Williams is an American professional football center for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, and has previously played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Driscoll (American football)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Jack Driscoll is an American professional football offensive tackle and guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UMass and Auburn and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blake Ferguson (American football)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Blake Whittfield Ferguson is an American professional football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, winning a national championship in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Skylar Thompson</span> American football player (born 1997)

Skylar John Thompson is an American professional football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Robert Jones is an American professional football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Middle Tennessee, and was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2021 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chasen Hines</span> American football player (born 2000)

Chasen Hines is an American professional football guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Harley Jr.</span> American football player (born 1997)

Michael Harley Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Miami (FL).

References

  1. Poupart, Alain. "Number 72 and the Three Dolphins Who Wore It Best". Dolphins Fan Nation. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  2. "Cards give Shipp a four-year extension". ESPN. December 24, 2002. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  3. "Underwood in Miami's Future ". The Ledger . September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  4. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.