Kurt Barber
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PositionsLinebacker, defensive end
BornJanuary 5, 1969
Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
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| Positions | Linebacker, defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | January 5, 1969 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Paducah Tilghman | ||||||
| College | USC | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1992: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick | ||||||
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Kurt Barber (born January 5, 1969) is an American former football player and coach. He played professionally as was a linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Barber played college football for the USC Trojans. He became a coach after his playing career.
Barber prepped at Paducah Tilghman High School where he won the Kentucky "Mr. Football" Award in 1987. He was a high school All-American as both wide receiver and linebacker.
College career
Barber graduated with a BA in communications from the University of Southern California, where he was All-Pac-10 as a linebacker. He was a starter as a junior and senior and was a four-year letter winner.