Mark Barron an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was twice recognized as an All-American and was a member of two BCS National while playing in college football in Alabama. He was drafted as a strong safety by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, where he played for two and a half seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Rams in 2014, where he moved to the linebacker position. He signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019.
Ex-Rams LB Mark Barron to sign with Steelers
Barron is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Los Angeles Rams cut ties with linebacker Mark Barron just before free agency began, but they were open to bringing him back. That won’t be happening, though, as he’s found a new home. The deal is reportedly for two years and is worth $12 million. Barron was set to count about $9.7 million against the cap in 2019, but the Rams saved $6.3 million by cutting ties with him. He spent the last four-plus years with the Rams after coming over in a trade with the Buccaneers. He has shown flashes of potential but has never truly become the force that the Steelers hoped for when drafting him with the first-round pick in 2015.
Early Life, Nationality, Birthday, Ethnicity, Education, Family, Siblings, Wikipedia of Mark Barron
Mark Baron was born on October 27, 1989, at Mobile, Alabama, USA. His present age is 29 years old but he will be turning 30 as of 2019 on his upcoming birthday in October. There is no information regarding his parents and siblings. His ethnicity is black and nationality is American. His sun sign is Scorpio. His religion is Christianity. Other information regarding his early life will be updated soon.
About his education, he attended St. Paul's Episcopal School and also attended Alabama University.
Body Measurement of Mark Barron
Barron is a very handsome and bold looking person. He stands for 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 104 kg. He has a very athletic body which is essential for American football. His other information regarding his body measurement will be updated soon.
Career Highlights of Mark Barron
College career
- Barron accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Alabama, where he played for coach Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2008 to 2011.
- In 2009, Barron took over as a starter at safety and was second on Alabama's national championship team with 74 tackles and a South-eastern Conference-leading seven interceptions and a touchdown.
- Barron was the Crimson Tide's only returning starter in the defensive secondary for the 2010 season.
- In 2011, Barron was again a first-team All-SEC selection and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.
Professional career
- On March of 2012, Barron attended Alabama's pro day and performed the majority of drills, but opted to skip the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and bench press.
- Barron was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL Draft.
- On July 20, 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Barron to a four-year, $14.56 million contract with a $9.00 million signing bonus.
- Barron returned as the Buccaneers' strong safety to begin his second season under coach Greg Schiano in 2013.
- On October 5, 2014, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles in a 37–34 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints.
- On October 26, 2014, Barron played his last game with the Buccaneers before being unexpectedly traded to the Rams.
- On October of 2014, the Buccaneers traded Barron to the St. Louis Rams for a fourth and sixth-round draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
- On November 2, 2014, Barron made his debut with the St. Louis Rams and recorded one tackle during the 13–10 victory.
- On November 30, 2014, he made his first career start with the Rams and collected two solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Rams routed the Oakland Raiders 52–0.
- On May 3, 2015, the St. Louis Rams declined to pick up his fifth-year, $8.26 million option on his rookie contract.
- On October 11, 2015, he received his first start of the season during the Rams' 24–10 loss to the Green Bay Packers and made five combined tackles.
- On March 9, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams signed Barron to a five-year, $45 million contract with $20 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5 million.
- On October 8, 2017, Barron collected a season-high 15 combined tackles (12 solos) during a 16–10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.
- On March 5, 2019, Barron was released by the Rams.
- On March 17, 2019, It was reported that Barron signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Awards of Mark Barron
Mark has won some of the awards in his career. Some of are PFWA All-Rookie Team, 2 times BCS national champion, SEC champion, 2-time First-team All-American, and 3 times First-team All-SEC.
Married or Single or In A Relationship? Is He Gay Or Not?
He is an unmarried man. there is no information regarding his marital status and his relationships. His sexual orientation is straight and he is not gay.
Know About His Children:
There is no information regarding his children but it will be updated soon.
Net Worth And Salary
His net worth is 23 million dollars and his salary his $10 million. His income source is from playing professional American football.
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