Cody Barton

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Cody Barton
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Barton with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020
No. 55 – Denver Broncos
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-13) November 13, 1996 (age 28)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school: Brighton (Cottonwood Heights, Utah)
College: Utah (2015–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / round: 3 / pick: 88
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:458
Sacks:3.5
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:14
Interceptions:5
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cody Likeke Barton (born November 13, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. Barton has also played for the Washington Commanders.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		237 lb
(108 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.64 s1.61 s2.71 s4.03 s6.90 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		30 reps
All values from NFL Combine [1] [2]

Seattle Seahawks

Barton was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (88th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [3] He made his professional debut in Week 3 of the 2019 season and recorded his first takeaway in the same game after recovering a muffed punt from New Orleans Saints returner Deonte Harris. [4] He spent the majority of his rookie season on Seattle's special teams units and led the team in special teams snaps. [5] He became a starting linebacker in the 2020 season. [6]

Washington Commanders

Barton signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders on March 16, 2023. [7] He suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 28, 2023. [8] On November 22, the Commanders reactivated Barton. [9]

Denver Broncos

On March 18, 2024, Barton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos. [10] In a Week 7 victory over the New Orleans Saints on October 17, 2024, Barton scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard fumble return. Barton also recorded eight tackles, a pass deflection, and a strip sack. [11] This led to him being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. [12]

Personal life

Barton's older brother, Jackson, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft, and is currently an offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals. [13] They played in the same class at Utah after Jackson redshirted. [14] His younger brother, Lander, is also a linebacker and currently plays college football for Utah. [15] His sister, Dani, is a member of the United States women's national volleyball team. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Cody Barton Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  2. ↑ "2019 Draft Scout Cody Barton, Utah NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  3. ↑ Boyle, John (April 26, 2019). "Seahawks Trade Up Again, Select Utah Linebacker Cody Barton With Pick No. 88 Of 2019 NFL Draft". Seattle Seahawks . Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  4. ↑ "New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks – September 22nd, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference . Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Seattle Seahawks 2019 Snap Counts". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference . Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Prior Starting Experience Aided Cody Barton's Preparedness Entering Year 2 With Seahawks". SI.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  7. ↑ Washington Commanders Public Relations (March 16, 2023). "Commanders sign LB Cody Barton". Commanders.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Selby, Zach (October 28, 2023). "Commanders elevate LB Jabril Cox from practice squad as part of several other roster moves". Commanders.com.
  9. ↑ Selby, Zach (November 22, 2023). "Commanders activate Cody barton from IR amid multiple roster moves". Commanders.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  10. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (March 18, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent ILB Cody Barton to 1-year contract". DenverBroncos.com.
  11. ↑ Jensen, Chad (October 19, 2024). "Broncos LB Reveals How he Foretold the Future in Romping Saints Win". Denver Broncos On SI. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  12. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 23, 2024). "ILB Cody Barton named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following win over Saints". Denver Broncos. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  13. ↑ Walker, Andrew (April 27, 2019). "Colts Select Tackle Jackson Barton With 240th-Overall Pick". Colts.com.
  14. ↑ Kragthorpe, Kurt (April 23, 2019). "Utah's Barton brothers finished their senior season together. Now they face the NFL draft". The Salt Lake Tribune . Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  15. ↑ "'Trying to make a name for myself': Lander Barton making the big plays for Utah". Deseret News. September 20, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Dani Drews – Team USA roster".
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