Justin Barron (American football)
| Dallas Cowboys | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 25, 2001 Rocky Hill, Connecticut |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Suffield Academy (Suffield, Connecticut) |
| College: | Syracuse (2020–2024) |
| Undrafted: | 2025 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Undrafted free agent |
Justin Barron (born October 25, 2001) is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange.
Early life and high school
[edit]Barron attended Suffield Academy in Suffield, Connecticut. As a junior he totaled 34 catches for 581 yards and four touchdowns on offense and 35 tackles with one being for a loss, six pass deflections, and two interceptions on defense.[1] As a senior, Barron hauled in 29 catches for 525 yards and five touchdowns and added 36 tackles and two interceptions on defense.[2] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Syracuse Orange.[1]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2020 Barron played as a wide receiver where he notched four tackles.[3] Ahead of the 2021 season, he switched his position from receiver to defensive back.[4] In the 2021 season, Barron totaled 42 tackles with half a tackle being for a loss, and three pass deflections.[5] In 2022 he notched 64 tackles with five being for a loss, a sack, and a fumble recovery.[6] In the 2023 season opener in a win over Colgate, Barron tallied three tackles and a forced fumble.[7] In week 6, he recorded 13 tackles and a pass deflection versus North Carolina.[8] During the 2023 season, Barron totaled 90 tackles with five being for a loss, half a sack, seven pass deflections, an interception, and three forced fumbles for the Orange.[9] In week 7 of the 2024 season, he notched two tackles for a loss, a sack, a fumble recovery, and an interception in a win over NC State.[10] For his performance on the season, Barron named the 2024 Walter Camp Connecticut Players of the Year alongside Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker.[11] After the season, Barron declared for the 2025 NFL draft, while also accepting an invite to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.68 s | 1.65 s | 2.67 s | 4.38 s | 6.98 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[13][14] | ||||||||||||
Personal life
[edit]Barron's father played football for the UConn Huskies.[15] His mother Sara, played soccer at Hartwick College.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bailey, Stephen. "3-star ATH Justin Barron commits to Syracuse football; 'I felt like I was at home'". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Burrows, Ben. "'They put my family and I above everyone else': Q&A with Syracuse football 2020 commit Justin Barron". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Justin Barron 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Velazquez, Justin. "Justin Barron's versatility adding value to SU defense". Spectrum News. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Justin Barron 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Leiker, Emily. "Defense overview: Justin Barron says to expect 'some stuff that you haven't really seen' from Syracuse". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Della Penna, Griffin. "Alijah Clark & Justin Barron: A Brotherhood at the Back End of the Mob". Syracuse Orange on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Mink, Nate. "Justin Barron, wearing a bulky club, was on the field for nearly 100 plays: 'It's weird' (snap counts)". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Syracuse football captain announces he'll return to play 5th season". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Leiker, Emily. "Justin Barron plays hero for SU at N.C. State. His superpower? 'He takes football with him'". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Aldam, Will. "Justin Barron, Tyler Booker named 2024 Walter Camp Connecticut Players of the Year". CT Insider. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Justin Barron becomes 8th Syracuse football player headed to an NFL Draft showcase". Syracuse.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Justin Barron College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Numerous Strong Showings at Syracuse Pro Day". Cuse.com. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ Amore, Dom. "Dom Amore: CT native Justin Barron, 'football junkie,' starring on defense for Syracuse". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Supple, Sydney. "Familial Support Continues to Motivate Justin Barron". Syracuse Orange on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.