Kirk Barton
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In high school, Kirk played defensive tackle and tight end and simply overpowered opponents. He played basketball as a freshman and sophomore, but then concentrated on football his final two years.
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In 2006, he started all 13 games at right tackle. He was the team's offensive lineman of the week vs. Northern Illinois, Michigan State, Indiana and Northwestern.
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Barton is the senior leader of the Ohio State offensive line having lettered in all four of his years at Ohio State. Despite being one of the top offensive tackles in the country, some believe that he would transfer better to the NFL as a guard. Barton excels at pass blocking and has good lateral mobility, but can be a little slow out of his stance. He is an intense competitor with good strength and leg drive that, when combined with his excellent technique, allow him to hold off bigger defenders. Look for Barton to be a second or third round pick.
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- 2006 All-Big Ten honorable mention
- 2007 AFCA First Team All-American
- 2007 First Team All-Big Ten
- 2007 Jim Parker Award for Outstanding Lineman
- 2007 Big Ten All Academic Team
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