Anthony Barr plays professional football for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League as an outside linebacker. He weighs 117 kg and stands 1.96 m tall. At Loyola High School, he played football and ran in the track program. He carried for 1,890 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior for the Loyola Cubs football team, earning him All-State honors at running back.
He got scholarships from several colleges, and in January 2010, after weighing Notre Dame and UCLA, he chose UCLA. He played football for the UCLA Bruins throughout his time in college. He led the team in sacks with 10, totaling 66 yards, earning the Lott IMPACT Award.
When he was selected to the USA Today first team All-American in December 2013, he became the first player from UCLA to get this award since Kai Forbath. Barr was chosen by the Minnesota Vikings with the ninth overall choice in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. In 2018, he was selected for a record-tying fourth straight Pro Bowl.
He concluded the season with 55 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble in just 13 games. On July 30, 2020, the Vikings placed him on the reserve/COVID-19 list; four days later, he was activated. In Week 2, he tore his pectoral muscle, and in September 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. On August 3, 2022, Barr committed to the Dallas Cowboys.
What Is Anthony Barr Jersey Number?
Anthony Barr is a professional football linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys football team. His jersey number is 42.