Anthony Barr
American football linebacker, Pro Bowler
Born
March 18th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at UCLA, earning All-American honors. Drafted 9th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Established a reputation as a versatile linebacker and pass rusher. Selected for the Pro Bowl multiple times during tenure with the Vikings. Contributed to the Vikings' strong defense and playoff appearances.
Selected 9th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft
Named to the Pro Bowl in 2015 and 2017
Recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks in the 2015 season
Helped lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game in 2017
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