Jabre Barber

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Jabre Barber
Texas A&M AggiesNo. 1
Position Wide receiver
Class Redshirt.svg Senior
Major Psychology
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-16) January 16, 2002 (age 22)
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight182 lb (83 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Dothan
(Dothan, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards

Jabre Tyere Barber (born January 16, 2002) is an American football wide receiver for the Texas A&M Aggies. He previously played for the Troy Trojans.

Contents

High school career

Barber attended Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama. As a senior, Barber recorded 50 receptions for 789 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 136 yards and six touchdowns. [1] Following his high school career, he committed to play college football at Troy University.

College career

Troy

After recording no offensive snaps and playing exclusively on special teams in 2020, Barber's production increased the following season, hauling in 32 receptions for 324 yards and three touchdowns. [2] In 2022, he began to have a breakout season, posting 25 receptions for 351 yards and two touchdowns before an injury prematurely ended his season. [3] [4] Barber returned from injury the next season, tallying 75 receptions for 999 yards and five touchdowns before entering the transfer portal. [5] [6]

Texas A&M

On January 5, 2024, Barber announced that he would be transferring to Texas A&M University to play for the Texas A&M Aggies. [7] [8]

SeasonGamesReceiving
GPRecYardsAvgTD
Troy Trojans
2021 123232410.13
2022 62535114.02
2023 147599913.35
Texas A&M Aggies
2024 113133310.71
Career [9] 431632,00712.311

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References

  1. Johnson, Jon (September 21, 2021). "Dothan's Barber making strides as WR in second year at Troy". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  2. Brooks, Nick (August 11, 2022). "Former Dothan Wolve turning heads for the Troy Trojans". WTVY. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  3. Johnson, Jon (October 10, 2022). "Troy receiver, Dothan product Jabre Barber out with injury". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  4. "Returning Trojan serving as mentor with Wiregrass connection". WDHN - wdhn.com. August 3, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  5. Stephenson, Creg (December 27, 2023). "Troy receiver Jabre Barber to enter transfer portal". al. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  6. "Dothan alum & Troy wide receiver enters transfer portal". WDHN - wdhn.com. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  7. Johnson, Jon (January 6, 2024). "Former Dothan and Troy star receiver Jabre Barber commits to Texas A&M". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  8. Jones, Briana (January 6, 2024). "Dothan grad, former Troy Trojan Jabre Barber headed to Texas A&M". WTVY. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  9. "Jabre Barber College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.