Jerry Barker

Enters fall camp as a starter on the interior defensive line... versatile enough to play either the ?1' or ?3' technique... could be poised for a breakout season if can stay healthy all season long... did not record any stats in the Blue-White game... SOPHOMORE (2006): Played in nine games, missed the season-opener and North Dakota State due to an injury... started games against Coastal Carolina and Chattanooga at nose tackle... season-high six tackles in the season-finale against Central Arkansas, including 1.5 for a loss, and a forced fumble... five stops against Elon... four tackles the next weekend versus Appalachian State... made three tackles against Western Carolina, Wofford and Furman... two tackles in the Coastal and The Citadel games... missed part of spring drills while still recovering from injuries and did not play in the Blue-White game... REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2005): Saw season cut short with a leg injury during the Elon game... played in the first five games... season-high seven tackles against McNeese State, including two tackles for a loss and one sack... FRESHMAN (2004): Redshirted... signed with Eagle football in February 2004... HIGH SCHOOL: Posted 88 tackles as a senior at Summerville High School... logged 54 solo stops and assisted on 34 other hits... recorded eight tackles for loss, totaling 48 yards... credited with four sacks and four quarterback pressures... recovered one fumble while helping SHS to 13-1 record and third-round playoff showing in 2003... earned selection to the All-Low Country squad... chosen to the play in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game... played for legendary coach John McKissick, who earned his 500th prep victory during Barker's senior season with a win over Wando High School... PERSONAL: No. 1 sports highlight was receiving the team's ?Defensive Player of the Week' honor following the McNeese State game... His grandfather has been a major influence, “All he ever wanted was to see me play football. He got me started.”... enjoys football, fishing, hanging out and camping... fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers... enjoys listening to Citizen Cope... born April 30, 1986 in Fairmont, West Virginia... favorite sports hero is Brett Favre... favorite non-sports hero is Martin Luther King, Jr... person in history he'd most like to meet is Albert Einstein... if he could attend any sporting event it would be the Super Bowl, especially SB XL when the Steelers won... goal in life is to have a successful career and wonderful family... if he could play a musical instrument it would be the drums... son of Nancy Barker... MAJOR: Business Management

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