- Dominique Barber
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Dominique Barber 
Barber in 2010.No. 34 Houston Texans Safety Personal information Date of birth: August 2, 1986 Place of birth: Plymouth, Minnesota Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 212 lb (96 kg) Career information College: Minnesota NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 6 / Pick: 173 Debuted in 2008 for the Houston Texans Career history - Houston Texans (2008–present)
Roster status: Injured Reserve Career highlights and awards - Honorable mention All-Big Ten (2006)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2007)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2008 Tackles 48 Sacks 1.0 INTs 1 Stats at NFL.com Dominique J. Barber (born August 2, 1986) is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Texans in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota.
He is the son of former NFL running back Marion Barber, Jr. and younger brother of NFL running back Marion Barber III.
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Early years
A 2004 graduate of Wayzata High School. Rivals.com ranked Barber as the 42nd-best player at his position in 2003. He was selected for the SuperPrep Midwest Team and ranked as the 58th-best player. Was also, selected as a PrepStar All-Midwest Region. Barber was named all-state and all-county his senior season at defensive back and was an all-conference and all-area selection his senior season at running back. He recorded one interception, which he returned for a touchdown in 2003. He also rushed for 911 yards on 138 carries with nine scores his last season, while also recording 25 catches for 288 yards with three touchdowns. While at Wayzata, he also lettered twice in hockey and once in baseball.
College career
In 2004, Barber played in nine games, recording four tackles and one pass breakup. He also joined Robert McGarry and Gary Russell as the only Gophers to letter as true freshmen. His father, Marion Jr. and brother, Marion III also lettered as true freshmen. He also recorded one tackle against Alabama in the Music City Bowl.
In 2005, Barber appeared in all 12 games, finishing the season with 13 tackles and a blocked punt against Colorado State, which resulted in a touchdown by Alex Daniels. Barber also recorded three tackles, against Virginia in the Music City Bowl. He also earned a second letter, in 2005.
In 2006, Barber was named All-Big Ten honorable Mention by the media. He also established career-highs in every statistical category. He also, tied for fifth in the conference with 0.31 interceptions per game. He made his first career start in the season opener at Kent State. Barber intercepted the first pass of his career against Temple. At Purdue, Barber held the wide receiver Dorien Bryant to just 59 yards receiving on six catches, he also broke up two passes. He also, established a new career high with eight tackles vs. Penn State. Also, recorded career firsts with a fumble recovery and a blocked PAT at the top-ranked Ohio State. Against Indiana, Barber returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown, broke up another pass and forced the first fumble of his career. At Michigan State, he picked off a career-high two passes. His interception of MSU quarterback Brian Hoyer’s pass in the end zone on the first play of the second quarter turned the momentum of the game. He also, had six tackles in the Insight Bowl against Texas Tech. In 2006, Barber also, earned a third letter.[1]
In 2007, Dominique started all 12 games. He was named to the All-Big Ten second team after leading the team with 100 tackles.
Statistics
College Defensive Statistics Year Team G Tack Solo Ast. Sacks Pass Def. INT TD FF FR Block 2004 Minnesota Golden Gophers 9 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2005 Minnesota Golden Gophers 12 13 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2006 Minnesota Golden Gophers 13 74 33 41 0 4 4 1 2 1 1 2007 Minnesota Golden Gophers 12 100 -- -- 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 Total 46 191 45 46 0 13 4 1 2 1 2 Professional career
Barber returns an interception for a touchdown during the September 2009 game against the Jets.
Houston Texans
Barber was selected in the sixth round (173rd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He appeared in 12 games (no starts) his rookie season, recording 15 tackles, a sack, and a pass deflection.
Barber played in 13 games (six starts) for the Texans in 2009 before being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on December 2. He finished the season with 33 tackles and his first career interception.
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External links
Houston Texans 2008 NFL Draft selections Duane Brown • Antwaun Molden • Steve Slaton • Xavier Adibi • Frank Okam • Dominique Barber • Alex BrinkCategories:- 1986 births
- Living people
- People from Plymouth, Minnesota
- Players of American football from Minnesota
- American football safeties
- Minnesota Golden Gophers football players
- Houston Texans players
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