Will Barker (American football)

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Will Barker
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-03) July 3, 1987 (age 37)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
College: Virginia
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3

William Sherrerd Barker (born July 3, 1987) is a former American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Virginia.

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Early life

Barker grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a suburban community outside of Philadelphia, with his two sisters, Lila and Lexie. He attended The Haverford School. Despite focusing on football, he also excelled in lacrosse where he started on defense for Haverford's nationally ranked team.

College career

Barker played at the University of Virginia. He earned Second-team Freshman All-American during his freshman season by the Sporting News. He was named team captain as a senior.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Barker signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on April 24, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Barker signed to Tampa Bay's practice squad after being cut by Dallas, and was activated later in the season. He was waived during final cuts on September 3, 2011, and re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad two days later. [1]

Miami Dolphins

Barker was signed off the Buccaneers' practice squad on October 5, 2011. He was released by the Dolphins on September 1, 2012. [2]

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References

  1. Holder, Stephen F. (September 6, 2011). "Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they don't need to scour waiver wire this year". St. Petersburg Times . Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  2. "Will Barker". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.