Anthony Barr

American football linebacker, Pro Bowler

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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