MARK BARRON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Barron adapting well as minicamp opens
TAMPA, Fla. When the new-look Tampa Bay Bucs finally don their pads in camp late next month, plenty of gazes will be fixed on jersey No. 24.
That includes rookie NFL head coach Greg Schiano, who cant wait to see the hard-hitting style of strong safety and first-round draft pick Mark Barron in action.
Marks a very explosive athlete, and I think hes got a very good feel as a football...
Via Fox Sports Florida
June 12, 2012
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Barron, Smith prove good safeties are worth No. 1 picks
With the passing game in vogue in the NFL, there is a premium on finding a good safety -- but only if he is the right fit. Mark Barron of Alabama (Tampa Bay, No. 7 overall) and Notre Dame's Harrison Smith (Minnesota, 29th) proved there was quality available at that position. In fact, there was just one more first-round cornerback -- three -- than there were safeties on Thursday...
2012 NFL Draft: Buccaneers Select Mark Barron
Former Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano selects Safety Mark Barron out of Alabama with his inaugural pick. At 6′ 2″ and 215 pounds, Barron has prototypical size and is likely the best safety in this draft.
In his college career, Barron ahas amassed 237 tackles (149 solo), 13 for loss, 5 sacks and 12 interceptions for 145 yards. He has good speed and hits hard. He is...
Elder – Mark Barron scouting report
Mark Barron/S/Alabama Often plays so close to the line that you could basically call him a LB, and for good reason. A real impact player in run defense. Flys to the ball carrier and hits with good power. Sure tackler, very rarely did I see him in position to make the play and then [...]
Recruiting Rewind: Mark Barron
Mark Barron was rated a five-star linebacker, from St. Paul's in Mobile, Ala., in the class of 2008. He was another member of the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. Barron is in New York City with several Tide teammates who are expected to go very high in the NFL Draft Thursday night. He also left Alabama with two national championship rings.
Via alabama.scout.com
April 25, 2012
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Charles Casserly says Mark Barron is a top ten pick
NFL.com analyst Charles Casserly contends that Alabama safety Mark Barron deserves to be a top ten pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
To be more specific, Casserly places Barron in his seventh slot, behind Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Matt Kalil, Trent Richardson, Morris Claiborne, and Justin Blackmon, Casserly cites Barron’s intelligence, quickness, ability to play man-to-man coverage...
Harrison Smith Might Be Patriots' Backup Plan If They Miss Mark Barron in Draft
One of the Patriots' greatest needs in the draft is at safety, though the 2012 class only features one player with a legitimate first-round grade. Therefore, if the Patriots miss out on that player, Alabama's Mark Barron, they might shift their focus elsewhere. The second safety off the board projects to be Notre Dame's Harrison Smith, who will be there for the taking...
2012 NFL Draft: Mark Barron Scouting Report
Scouting Report: Mark Barron
Mark Barron is the leader of the Crimson Tide secondary. He has abundant experience starting 38 games for Alabama. Barron did not participate in the Combine and Alabama’s Pro Day due to surgery for a double sports hernia. This may cause his stock to dive out of the top fifteen.
The Vitals
Position: Safety
College: Alabama
Height: 6’3”
Weight:...
Alabama SS Mark Barron Reportedly Out Of Combine After Double Hernia Surgery
Alabama safety Mark Barron has undergone double hernia surgery and will miss the NFL Scouting Combine, according to several reports Friday. While his initial prognosis is reportedly good following the surgery, Barron's draft status could take a hit due to the extended absence from workouts. As the top safety prospect in the 2012 NFL draft, Barron has been mocked anywhere from...
Mark Barron scouting report
Mark Barron S Alabama #4
Ht: 6’1″
Wt: 220
Strengths:
Impressive size and strength. Plays a hybrid position for Alabama, lining up all over the field. Used in a variety of roles and has shown the ability to be an incredibly versatile player. Experienced lining up as a free and strong safety, and also lining up closer to the line of scrimmage, essentially acting as an...
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