Marion Barber III

Marion Sylvester Barber III (June 10, 1983 – June 1, 2022) was an American football running back in the National Football League. After playing college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007 during his six-year career with the Cowboys. He played for the Chicago Bears in 2011.

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Barber with the Cowboys in 2007
No. 24
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1983-06-10)June 10, 1983
Plymouth, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:June 1, 2022(2022-06-01) (aged 38)
Frisco, Texas, U.S.
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Career information
High school:Plymouth (MN) Wayzata
College:Minnesota
NFL Draft:2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Rushing attempts:1,156
Rushing yards:4,780
Rushing touchdowns:53
Receptions:179
Receiving yards:1,330
Receiving touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

College

Barber played college football for Minnesota Golden Gophers. He had 35 rushing touchdowns, one more than his father, Marion Barber Jr. He and Laurence Maroney helped make the Golphers backfield one of the best in the NCAA.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Barber was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 4th round (109 overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. Despite his talent, Barber's career has been harmed by injuries. he never rushed for 1,000 yards or over. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2007 after 204 rushing yards, 975 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He added 44 catches, 282 yards, and two receiving touchdowns in 2007.

 
Barber at the 2008 Pro Bowl

Barber was released by Dallas after the 2010 season.

Chicago Bears

Barber was signed by the Chicago Bears as a backup to Matt Forte. His fumble against the Denver Broncos lost the game. In his only season in Chicago, Barber rushed for 442 yards and 6 touchdowns on 114 carries.

Retirement

On March 23, 2012, Barber announced his retirement. “I want to thank everyone who gave me the opportunity to play, and I’m very thankful to have had the chance to suit up for two of the NFL’s most storied organizations,” Barber said on the Bears' team website.

Personal

Barber was the older brother of Houston Texans safety Dominique Barber and the son of former New York Jets running back Marion Barber, Jr..

Barber was found dead in his Frisco, Texas apartment on June 1, 2022, nine days before his 39th birthday.[1]

References

  1. "Former Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber found dead in his apartment by Frisco police". Star-Telegram.com.

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