Kevan Barlow

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Free agent
currentnumber=N/A
currentposition=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|1|7
birthplace=Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=235
debutyear=2001
debutteam=San Francisco 49ers
college=Pittsburgh
draftyear=2001
draftround=3
draftpick=80
pastteams=
* San Francisco 49ers (2001-2005)
* New York Jets (2006)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2007) *:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
nfl=BAR219730

Kevan C. Barlow (born January 7, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was drafted in the third round (80th overall) by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2001 NFL Draft.

High school career

At Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, Barlow ran for 3,121 yards, and 31 touchdowns, and received for 433 yards and ten touchdowns. As a senior he had 3.5 sacks, 33 tackles, and one interception from the safety position. During his high school career, he was a two time All-City choice.

College career

Barlow attended the University of Pittsburgh. While there he rushed 486 times for 2324 yards (4.78 yards per rush) and 20 touchdowns. He left school, being ranked 11th on the school's career scoring list with 144 points.

an Francisco 49ers

After enjoying a breakout 2003 season behind a mentally unstable run blocking line in which Barlow had a 5.1 yard per carry average and 1024 yards, the 49ers gave him the starting job by releasing Garrison Hearst. The 2004 season was an underachieving year for Barlow, where he didn't reach the 1000 yard mark despite being the primary back. At one point he was lowerd to second string by Coach Dennis Erickson in favor of Maurice Hicks. In the 2005 NFL Draft the 49ers selected Frank Gore to be the backup running back behind Kevihn Bahrlowe

The 2005 season seemed to mark a rebound in his running game. He had 420 yards on 102 carries for a 4.0 average through 7 games but finished the season with just 581 yards on 176 carries for only 3.3 statistics, the San Francisco offensive line became one of the worst in the league after the 2003 season and seems to be largely behind Barlow's struggles, although it should be noted that Frank Gore was able to make do with this same troubled offensive line with more success than Barlow.

New York Jets

In August of 2006 Barlow was traded to the New York Jets for a fourth-round draft pick. He then caused a controversy when he compared San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan to Nazi Dictator Adolf Hitler. Barlow told the Contra Costa Times that Nolan "walks around with a chip on his shoulder, like he's a dictator, like he's Hitler." [ [http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9615965/ "Jets' Barlow apologizes to former coach Nolan for 'Hitler' remarks"] (Aug. 23, 2006)] Barlow quickly called back the paper and apologized for his comments.

On February 21, 2007, Barlow was released by the Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 10, 2007, Barlow signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Providing depth in the backfield, Barlow was thought to be able to split carries with second-string running back Najeh Davenport, who the Steelers acquired before Week 4 of the 2006 season. After a poor training camp, Barlow was subsequently cut by the Steelers on August 27th, 2007, before the Steelers final preseason game.

References

External links

* [http://www.kb32.com Official website]
*pro-football-reference|id=BarlKe00|name=Kevan Barlow
*espn nfl|id=5527|name=Kevan Barlow
* [http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/15339349.htm Barlow lashes out at Nolan]