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Alex Barron
Position:  Offensive Tackle
College:  Florida State
Height: 6-7
Weight: 320
Hometown: Orangeburg, S.C.

Barron is a player blessed with that rare combination of size, speed and athleticism. He has an incredible wingspan that allows him to engulf defenders and exceptional balance setting up in pass protection.

A standout offensive lineman at Wilkinson High, Barron was a consensus All-American who chose Florida State over Notre Dame, South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Georgia, after being the most highly sought lineman during the 2000 recruiting class. He was a PrepStar and Football News All-America selection and rated the No. 3 offensive lineman in the country by PrepStar. He was named to the Orlando Sentinel's All-South team selected Jeff Whitaker's Deep South Football Recruiting Guide South Carolina Player of the Year. Barron also excelled in basketball.

Barron was granted a medical redshirt in 2000 after tearing his right knee anterior cruciate ligament during fall drills. He appeared in nine games in 2001, playing behind Brett Williams at left tackle, but missed three contests with broken bones in both hands. Barron made his first collegiate start against Virginia in 2002, while also starting against Duke, Louisville, Notre Dame and Florida, playing a big role in helping the offense gain 2,618 rushing yards, the fourth most yards gained in Florida State history.

He started the first 12 games at split tackle in 2003, but a right shoulder injury would force him out of the lineup against Miami in the Orange Bowl. He underwent surgery on the shoulder after that season, sitting out 2004 spring drills. Barron would earn consensus All-America first-team honors as a senior. He started every game at split tackle and averaged eight knockdowns per game. He was also one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy. 

ANALYSIS

Positives: Has a massive frame, good quickness and incredibly long arms … Does a very good job of playing on his feet, displaying the lateral agility to sustain blocks when working in the ground game … As a pass blocker, he shows awareness and the feet to get out and cut off, readjusting smoothly when asked to work in-line … Able to gain position when working in-line and reach the second level with his initial quickness off the ball … Has exceptional balance and plays well on his feet, showing the lateral agility to adjust and sustain blocks … Has the quickness to pick up blocks working in space … His balance and wingspan allow him to readjust, mirror and sustain when working off the edge … Knows how to use his long arms to separate and sustain … Has the foot agility to slide and cut off the blitzers on the corner … Able to locate and pick up defensive schemes … Has a wide base that allows him to maintain balance when attempting to lock on and control … His hand usage allows him to prevent defenders from getting into his body, as he is quick to lock on and control … In the passing game, he uses his body well to gain position and has the foot agility to adjust and refit … Shows good body control and will sit and let the action come to him … Displays good field awareness, as he sees the stunts and games along the line of scrimmage … Athletic enough to ride most action wide of the pocket and will make a good effort to recover when beaten … Has a 7-foot-6 wingspan.

AGILITY TESTS

On Pro Day, Florida State players ran outdoors on a very, very fast rubber Tartan track. Many players ran their 40s with shoes that had nubs, which helps get better traction and lends to faster times … 4.86 in the 40-yard dash … 395-pound bench press … Bench pressed 225 pounds 19 times … 523-pound squat … 296-pound power clean … 38-inch vertical jump … 4.62 20-yard shuttle … Right-handed … Wears contacts. Combine: Player chose to not participate in most agility tests … 4.56 20-yard shuttle … 7.83 three-cone drill … 35½-inch vertical jump … 9-foot-4 broad jump … 37¾-inch arm length … 10½-inch hands.

HIGH SCHOOL

Attended Wilkerson (Orangeburg, S.C.) High School, playing football for coach Tommy Brown … PrepStar and Football News All-American … Rated the No. 3 offensive lineman in the country by PrepStar … Named to the Orlando Sentinel's All-South team … selected Jeff Whitaker's Deep South Football Recruiting Guide South Carolina Player of the Year … Also excelled in basketball.

PERSONAL

Social Science major … Born Sept. 28, 1982 … Resides in Orangeburg, S.C.

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