| Mark Barron Scouting Report |
| Mark Barron - Alabama (HT: 6-1⅛ - WT: 213) |
Positives -- Very good size and adequate speed... Is very physical, an especially good run stopper with good pop when tackling... Does a good job reading quarterbacks' eyes, especially effective underneath when he can mirror receivers and keeps plays in front of him... Durability not a huge issue,
has not missed substantial time due to injury, played with torn pectoral muscle in 2010 before missing bowl game following surgery... A smart player, understands multiple roles and generally keeps to his assignments, knows where to be on almost every play... Shows good hand pop when in press coverage on slot receivers, jams well at the line, although probably won't be playing on the line much in the NFL... Ball skills are slightly above average, at his best when he locates the ball early in deep zone coverage, interception totals (12 in the last three years) evidence of ability to get to the ball in the air... Tough and durable, physicality will make him a valuable contributor in the NFL.
Negatives -- Has stiffness in hips and lack of fluidity in deep coverage, projects best as a strong safety in the NFL... Coverage skills are average at best, does not have elite range in zone coverage, not fluid enough to run with a lot of slot receivers in the NFL... Change of direction ability is questionable, does not have the quickest feet, can play high at times... Will bite on play action at times when playing in the box, definitely a run-first defender, may be relegated to two-down run stopping early in career... Can be too aggressive at times, tends to take bad angles when flying around the field, will miss tackles in the open field... Lacks elite explosiveness, lack of quickness may be the biggest factor, needs to work on changing directions with more leverage and fluidity... In March, 2011, arrested on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree hindering prosecution... Was kept out of the Senior Bowl and did not participate at the combine after undergoing double hernia surgery.
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At Alabama -- (Official School Bio) Mark Barron is one of the leaders of the Crimson Tide defense and a veteran of 26 starts at safety... a first-team All-American by the FWAA in 2010 and a third-team Associated Press All-American in 2009... a two-time first-team All-SEC pick... hard hitting defender blessed with excellent size and speed... has 169 career tackles after making 76 stops as a sophomore in 2009 and 75 tackles in 12 games last season... a top candidate for the Jim Thorpe Award who will contend for All-America honors again in 2011... earned valuable playing time on special teams and as a reserve safety as a true freshman in 2008... developed as a defensive leader during spring practice in 2009... won the Lee Roy Jordan Headhunter Award following 2010 spring drills and was honored with the Mal Moore Leadership Award following 2011 spring practice. 2010: Barron led a talented but young secondary that matured under his tutelage each week... a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award and a quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy... a first-team FWAA All-American... first-team All-SEC by the league coaches and the Associated Press (AP)... the Lott Trophy Impact Player of the Week following the Florida game... made 12 starts at safety in 2010... led the team in tackles with 75 tackles... had three interceptions on the season and 10 for his career... had six pass breakups and two quarterback hurries... also had two sacks from his position at strong safety and tied for the team lead with a forced fumble... a six-time Defensive Player of the Week by the coaching staff... missed the Capital One Bowl after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the second quarter of the Auburn game.
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