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Connor Barwin # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.

Connor Barwin NFL Draft Bio

Connor Alfred Barwin (born October 15, 1986) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Cincinnati.

Barwin played college football at the University of Cincinnati. As a freshman in 2005 Barwin played in all 11 games as a backup tight end finishing with eight receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown. The starting tight end during Barwin's freshman and sophomore seasons was Brent Celek.

In early January, after injuries had decimated the University of Cincinnati basketball team, he joined the team, playing in 18 games as a backup forward and averaging 9.9 minutes per game. That season, he tallied highs of 9 rebounds vs. the University of South Carolina and 6 points vs. the University of Pittsburgh.

As a sophomore in 2006, Barwin played in all 13 games as a regular on special teams and as a backup tight end. He finished the season with 13 receptions for 148 yards and two touchowns. He also played in 22 games for the basketball team, after joining the team as a walk-on, with highs of 5 rebounds vs. DePaul University and 4 points each against Providence College and Villanova University. As a junior in 2007, Barwin played special teams, as well as a backup tight end, playing in 12 games. He caught 31 passes for 399 yards, and two touchdowns.

In 2008 Barwin was moved to defensive end. He finished the season with 53 tackles, and a Big East and team-leading 12 sacks. He also had 20 quarterback pressures, eight pass deflections, three fumble recoveries, and three blocked kicks. His play helped him earn First-team All-Big East honors honorable mention All-America as well as the Claude Rost Award, which is given to the team’s Most Valuable Player.

Barwin finished his college career with 16 starts in 51 games (14 at defensive end, one at tight end, one at H-Back) recording 66 tackles, 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries, eight deflected passes, five blocked kicks, and 53 receptions for 692 yards and six touchdowns.

Draft Year: 2009 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Connor Barwin

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Connor Barwin	Defensive End	6 ft 4 in	260 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
2	46	Houston Texans	Cincinnati	Southfield, Michigan

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