Connor Alfred Barwin was born on October 15,1986 and is an American football executive and former outside linebacker, currently serving as the director of player development for the Philadelphia Eagles.
37 Facts About Connor Barwin
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Connor Barwin played college football at Cincinnati, and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
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Connor Barwin played for the Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Giants.
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Barwin is the youngest of four sons of Thomas Barwin and Margaret Bailey and was born in Hazel Park, Michigan.
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Connor Barwin was born deaf, which was not confirmed until he was two years old.
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Connor Barwin was an All-League selection in basketball as a junior and All-Catholic as a senior.
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Connor Barwin attended and played college football at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a history major.
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Connor Barwin totaled 13 receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
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Connor Barwin played in 22 games for the basketball team, with highs of five rebounds vs DePaul and four points each against Providence and Villanova.
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Connor Barwin caught 31 passes for 399 yards and two touchdowns.
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In 2008, Connor Barwin was moved to defensive end after head coach, Brian Kelly, felt he had more potential at that position in the NFL.
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Connor Barwin finished the season with 53 tackles, and a Big East and team-leading 12 sacks.
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Connor Barwin had 20 quarterback pressures, eight pass deflections, three fumble recoveries, and three blocked kicks.
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Connor Barwin's play helped him earn First-team All-Big East honors and honorable mention All-America, as well as the Claude Rost Award, given to the team's Most Valuable Player.
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Connor Barwin finished his college career with 16 starts in 51 games recording 66 tackles, 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries, eight deflected passes, five blocked kicks, and 53 receptions for 692 yards and six touchdowns.
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Connor Barwin ran a 4.47-second 40-time at his Pro Day, according to the University of Cincinnati's timer.
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Connor Barwin was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round, with the 46th overall pick, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
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On October 18,2009 Connor Barwin recorded his first NFL sack against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer.
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Connor Barwin returned from injury and moved from defensive end to outside linebacker in 2011, starting all 16 of the Texans' games as the Texans advanced to the second round of the AFC Playoffs.
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Connor Barwin finished the regular season with 49 tackles, 11.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, and a forced fumble.
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Connor Barwin played in all 16 games for the Texans in 2012, starting in 15, as the Texans again advanced to the second round of the AFC Playoffs.
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On March 14,2013, Connor Barwin signed a six-year, $36 million contract with $8 million guaranteed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Connor Barwin became the fourth Cincinnati Bearcat on the Eagles' roster, joining former roommate Jason Kelce and former teammate Brent Celek as well as Trent Cole.
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Connor Barwin started all 16 games for the NFC East champion Eagles.
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Connor Barwin had five tackles in the Eagles' playoff loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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Connor Barwin recorded 6.5 sacks, 24 tackles, two batted passes, and a forced fumble during the month.
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At the time of the award, Connor Barwin had a season high total of 12.5 sacks.
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Connor Barwin earned Associated Press second-team All-Pro honors and was named to his first Pro Bowl.
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Connor Barwin recorded 54 tackles, 7.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and eight passes defended.
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Connor Barwin played in all 16 games and recorded 34 tackles, 5.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended.
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On March 9,2017, the Eagles released Connor Barwin, saving them $7.75 million in cap space.
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On March 16,2017, Connor Barwin signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
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On July 23,2018, Connor Barwin agreed to terms with the New York Giants.
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On February 4,2019, Connor Barwin was released by the Giants.
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On October 14,2019, Connor Barwin announced his retirement from playing.
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On January 17,2020, Connor Barwin returned to the Eagles as a special assistant to general manager Howie Roseman.
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In 2022, Connor Barwin served as executive producer of the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas, recorded by his former Eagles teammates.