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Mark Barron | Defensive Back

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (23) / 10/27/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 213
College: Alabama
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Bucs rookie S Mark Barron racked up 10 tackles and two passes defensed versus the Giants in Week 2.
"He has shown that he's a quality NFL starter," Schiano said. "He's made plays, he's covered one-on-one. He's been a physical presence. He's got a lot of room to improve, which is exciting, because he's done these things and he really can be a fabulous player." Barron and second-round WLB Lavonte David have emerged as building blocks for Schiano's defense. Fri, Sep 21, 2012 12:44:00 PM
Source: Tampa Bay Times

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Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Bucs rookie S Mark Barron (foot) returned to practice Tuesday.

Barron missed last week's preseason opener, but he'll be good to go Friday against the Titans. The No. 7 pick will be the Bucs' Week 1 strong safety.
Source: Bucs on Twitter
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 09:34:00 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers SS Mark Barron is sidelined with a foot injury.

Barron was inactive for Friday's preseason opener, but said he doesn't expect to miss any more games. The Buccaneers are counting on him as their Week 1 starter, so any injury is worth monitoring. Behind him are Larry Asante and Cody Grimm.
Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 06:25:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers signed rookie SS Mark Barron, the No. 7 overall pick, to a four-year contract, including an $8.961 million signing bonus.

Barron was a no-show when the Bucs' rookies reported to team headquarters for training camp on Wednesday, but he'll be in attendance for all full-squad practices. A versatile, heady playmaker who can cover center field as well as stuff the run as an "in the box safety," Barron should be an immediate IDP starter in Tampa's defense. Playing behind an annually leaky front seven, Barron should push for 90-100 tackles during his rookie season.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 04:45:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

No. 7 overall pick Mark Barron was a no-show as Bucs rookies reported to One Buc Place Wednesday.

Barron is among 13 first-round picks that remain unsigned. It's not a real concern, especially after Robert Griffin's deal got done early Wednesday morning. Barron figures to be in camp shortly as he prepares to take over as the Bucs' starting strong safety.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Times confirms that No. 7 overall pick Mark Barron will play strong safety with the Buccaneers.

Barron has some free safety qualities as a cover man, but Cody Grimm will keep that role in Tampa. Strong safety could be a highly productive position in Greg Schiano's scheme, so Barron should be targeted relatively early in IDP drafts. He should mop up tackles behind one of the league's softer front sevens.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Wed, May 2, 2012 07:11:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Mark Barron was ranked higher on the Bucs draft board than CB Morris Claiborne.

The Bucs had set the wheels in motion to trade down to No. 7 even before the Vikings chose Matt Kalil over Claiborne. In other words, they got the player they targeted -- not a consolation prize -- after losing out on Trent Richardson. Barron is expected to start from Day One.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 02:08:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Buccaneers selected Alabama S Mark Barron with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Widely expected to take the draft's top corner in Morris Claiborne at No. 5, the Bucs instead moved down two spots to select the No. 1 safety. A steady "riser," Barron missed the Combine after undergoing double hernia surgery, and was originally forecasted to go in the second half of the first round. He rocketed up draft boards after getting healthy, however. A two-time first-team All American for the Crimson Tide, Barron is best utilized as an "in the box" safety, but holds his own in coverage. He'll be an immediate playmaker for a defense that was one of the league's worst in 2011.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 08:45:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Alabama S Mark Barron says the Lions called to confirm his contact information on Thursday.

It's a purely procedural move teams make with any number of players, but is still notable nonetheless. The Lions have been strongly linked to one of the draft's most ascendant players, but could have to trade up as many as 12 spots from No. 23 to ensure landing him. It's unlikely to happen.
Related: Lions
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

The Union-Tribune San Diego confirms the Chargers "continue to talk" to teams about trading up for Alabama S Mark Barron.

There hasn't been a hotter name in the hours leading up to the draft. The Bolts would have to move up at least 8-10 spots with the Bills, Cowboys, Lions, and Patriots also reported to be hot on Barron's trail. According to TFY Draft Insider, the Chargers and Cowboys are both talking to the Bills about a trade up to No. 10 to land Barron.
Related: Bills, Cowboys, Chargers
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 05:07:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

According to ESPN's John Clayton, the Lions are interested in trading up 10-12 spots, with Alabama S Mark Barron as the primary target.

The Lions don't like the No. 23 spot, as ESPN's Adam Schefter also reports they are interested in trading down. Lions GM Martin Mayhew acknowledged last week that it's much easier for teams to trade on draft day under the new rookie salary scale. Per Clayton, the Patriots and Chargers also have interest in trading up for the late-rising Barron, considered one of the safest picks in the draft.
Related: Lions, Patriots, Chargers
Source: MLive.com
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 03:09:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

Chris Brown of the team's official website believes the Bills view Alabama's Mark Barron as a "once-in-a-generation" safety.

Bills scout Darrell Moody calls Barron a "complete player" who can smother tight ends and running backs in coverage. Barron has been linked to Buffalo by SI's Peter King, NFL Network's Michael Lombardi, ESPN's Adam Schefter, PFW's Nolan Nawrocki, and reliable beat writer Joe Buscaglia. We don't believe Barron will make it out of the Top 10.
Related: Bills
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 02:32:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

ESPN's Ed Werder reports that the Cowboys do not anticipate Alabama S Mark Barron being available at the No. 14 pick.

"The sense I get among the Cowboys right now, is that they understand that Mark Barron is unlikely to be available to them," Werder stated. "... They seem somewhat content with that." Per Werder, Dallas has been a bit "scarred" since drafting Roy Williams so early years ago, and the team has moved its sights toward a "playmaker on defense," either a front-seven player or a corner.
Related: Cowboys
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 10:08:00 AM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

CBS Sports' Rob Rang reports that the Bills' heavily-reported interest in Alabama S Mark Barron and Boston College ILB Luke Kuechly is "total BS."

Same as you may feel, we don't know what to believe anymore, and that's usually the case this time of year. Reliable reporters Jay Glazer, Adam Schefter, Joe Buscaglia, Albert Breer, and Tony Pauline have all called Barron a candidate to be drafted in the top ten, and several of them have mentioned Buffalo as a likely landing spot. Per Rang, however, the Bills plan to draft an offensive player if they stand pat at the No. 10 overall pick.
Related: Bills
Source: CBS Sports
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 09:18:00 PM
Mark Barron - DB - Buccaneers

ESPN's Adam Schefter is essentially guaranteeing that Alabama S Mark Barron will not make it to the Cowboys' pick at No. 14 overall.

Believed to be ranked as a top-ten, even top-six player on many if not most boards around the league, Barron is considered a strong possibility to be Buffalo's pick at No. 10 overall. The Chiefs could also give him a long look at No. 11, and we wouldn't rule out Carolina considering Barron at No. 9. Our prediction, as it stands, is Barron going to the Bills and Michael Brockers to Dallas.
Related: Bills, Cowboys
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 01:07:00 PM