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Jared                              Barber
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Jared
Barber
Class: Jr.
Hometown: Mocksville, N.C.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 233
Sport: Football
Position: LB

Biography


- Moved from middle linebacker to weak-side linebacker during the spring

2011 (Fr.)
- Saw action at middle linebacker as a true freshman
- Played in 12 games and started two
- Finished with 23 total tackles, including two for loss and had three pass breakups
- WVU Special Teams Champion: Maryland
- Season-high six tackles against Clemson in the Orange Bowl, including one for loss and two pass breakups
- One tackle and a pass breakup at USF
- In his first career start, he posted four tackles against Pitt, including two solo stops
- Three tackles at Cincinnati
- Three tackles against Norfolk State

High School
- Coached by Doug Illing at Davie High
- Four-year starter who helped lead Davie to a record of 27-24, including a 9-7 mark in 2010 and an appearance in the North Carolina 4A state championship game
- Finished career with 529 total tackles, 78 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks and one interception
- Finished 2010 season with 79 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four pass breakups
- Had five double-figure tackle performances, including a season-high 21 tackles, including 12 unassisted against North Davidson in the regular season
- Collected 13 tackles, including six solo stops against North Davidson in the first round of the state playoffs
- Three time All-Central Piedmont Conference, including 2009 Central Piedmont Conference Defensive Player of the Year

Personal
- Birthday is October 20
- Son of Lee and Dreama Barber
- Enrolled in general studies
- One of four children
- Garrett Ford Honor Roll

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