Christian Barmore
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Christian Barmore
| image =
| alt =
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| current_team = New England Patriots
| number = 90
| position = Defensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|7|28}}
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 315
| high_school = Neumann Goretti {{nowrap|(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)}}
| college = Alabama (2018–2020)
| draftyear = 2021
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 38
| pastteams =
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
- CFP national champion (2020)
- CFP National Championship Game Defensive MVP (2021)
- First-team All-SEC (2020)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek = 13
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 138
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 13.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 =
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 9
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 =
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 =
| pfr = B/BarmCh00
}}
Christian Barmore (born July 28, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Early life
Barmore grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Abraham Lincoln High School his freshman year before transferring to Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School. Barmore originally verbally committed to play college football for the Temple Owls during the summer going into his senior year, but de-committed and reopened his recruitment. Barmore ultimately signed to play at Alabama over offers from Baylor, Florida, Georgia, and LSU.{{Cite web |last=O'Brien |first=Rick |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Neumann-Goretti defensive lineman Christian Barmore signs with Alabama football |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/high_school/pennsylvania/college-football-recruiting-early-signing-alabama-crimson-tide-sec-christian-barmore-neumann-goretti-20171220.html |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}
College career
Barmore redshirted his true freshman season.{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Christopher |date=October 15, 2019 |title=Who's next to step up for Alabama? Look to Christian Barmore |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/christian-barmore-alabama-practice-report-alabama-injury-report |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=SI.com}}{{Cite web |last=Byington |first=Alex |date=September 25, 2019 |title=Christian Barmore continues to impress, could receive more playing time |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2019/09/25/christian-barmore-continues-impress-could-receive-more-playing-time/2435185001/ |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=Montgomery Advertiser}}{{Cite web |last=Hudson |first=Brett |date=October 18, 2019 |title=Barmore energizing, entertaining for Alabama defense |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/sports/20191018/barmore-energizing-entertaining-for-alabama-defense |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=The Tuscaloosa News}} As a redshirt freshman, he played in 12 games and made 26 tackles, including six tackles for loss and two sacks and was named to the SEC All-Freshman team.{{Cite web |last=Suttles |first=Aaron |date=August 7, 2020 |title=The most important Alabama players: No. 2, Christian Barmore |url=https://theathletic.com/1980154/2020/08/07/alabama-most-important-players-2020-christian-barmore-defensive-line/ |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=The Athletic}}{{Cite web |last=Zenitz |first=Matt |date=September 16, 2020 |title=Christian Barmore questionable for Alabama opener vs. Missouri |url=https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2020/09/christian-barmore-questionable-for-alabama-opener-vs-missouri.html |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=AL.com}} Barmore was named first-team All-SEC as a redshirt sophomore, finishing the season with 37 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and eight sacks with three forced fumbles and three passes defended.{{Cite web |last=Mason |first=Joe |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Pennsylvania players to help decide national championship game |url=https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/sports/2021/01/11/stone-hollenback-grant-krieger-christian-barmore-julian-fleming-marcus-hooker-football-pa-stars/6589977002/ |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=Bucks County Courier Times}}{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Tyler |date=January 14, 2021 |title=Alabama DL Christian Barmore Declares For NFL Draft |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/alabama-dl-christian-barmore-declares-for-nfl-draft |access-date=January 15, 2021 |website=SI.com}} He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship game after making five tackles, including two for a loss and one sack in Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State.{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2021 |title=Ohio Nick Saban wins record 7th title as Alabama dismantles Ohio State |url=https://www.henryherald.com/sportsxchange/nick-saban-wins-record-7th-title-as-alabama-dismantles-ohio-state/article_bc74987e-a4e0-59d3-a4a4-a35a63597001.html |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=Henry Daily Herald }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Following the national title game, Barmore announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL draft.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 4 1/8
| weight = 310
| dash = 4.98
| ten split = 1.76
| twenty split = 2.88
| shuttle = 4.75
| cone drill = 7.81
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| arm span = 33 5/8
| hand span = 10
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| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Christian Barmore Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/christian-barmore/32004241-5222-1986-2e4d-591c93c5c3cf |access-date=October 3, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Christian Barmore, Alabama, DT, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1029399&DraftYear=2021 |access-date=October 3, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}
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Barmore was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (38th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Khari |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Patriots trade up to take Alabama DT Christian Barmore with No. 38 pick |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2021/04/30/patriots-trade-up-to-take-alabama-dt-christian-barmore-with-no-38-pick |access-date=May 8, 2021 |website=Boston.com}} Barmore was the first defensive tackle selected. He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $8.5 million, on July 21, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Khari |date=July 21, 2021 |title=Patriots officially sign Christian Barmore to complete rookie contracts |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2021/07/21/patriots-sign-christian-barmore-rookie-contracts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721173048/https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2021/07/21/patriots-sign-christian-barmore-rookie-contracts/ |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |access-date=August 12, 2021 |website=Boston.com}} He played in all 17 games and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2021.htm |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On November 18, 2022, Barmore was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Patriots Sign OL Kody Russey to 53-Man Roster; Place DL Christian Barmore on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-ol-kody-russey-to-53-man-roster-place-dl-christian-barmore-on-inju |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}} He was activated on December 17.{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2022 |title=Patriots Activate DL Christian Barmore to the 53-Man Roster; Place OL Isaiah Wynn on Injured Reserve; Elevate LB Jamie Collins Sr. to the Active Roster |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-activate-dl-christian-barmore-to-the-53-man-roster-place-ol-isaiah-wynn |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}}
On April 29, 2024, Barmore signed a four-year contract extension with the Patriots worth up to $92 million.{{Cite web |last=Hightower |first=Kyle |date=2024-04-29 |title=Patriots' Christian Barmore agrees to 4-year extension worth up to $92 million, AP source says |url=https://apnews.com/article/christian-barmore-new-england-patriots-ebc7d9b85913d6ec18fca7f38a994fbe |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=AP News |language=en}} This made him the highest paid player in New England Patriots history, not named Tom Brady.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=2024-04-29 |title=Patriots, DT Barmore agree to 4-year extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40049891/patriots-dt-christian-barmore-agree-4-year-extension-agent-says |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On July 28, Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots, rendering him out indefinitely.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=2024-07-28 |title=Pats' Barmore out indefinitely due to blood clots |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40667320/patriots-dt-christian-barmore-indefinitely-due-blood-clots |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to begin the season.{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-16-players-place-three-players-on-injured-reserve |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=Patriots.com}} He was activated on November 16.{{Cite web |title=Roster Analysis: Patriots Activate DT Christian Barmore, Release WR Tyquan Thornton in Series of Moves for Sunday's Game vs. the Rams |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/roster-analysis-patriots-activate-dt-christian-barmore-release-wr-tyquan-thornton-in-series-of-moves-for-sunday-s-game-vs-the-rams |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=www.patriots.com |language=en-US}} On December 19, he was placed back on the reserve/non-football injury list due to "recurring symptoms".{{Cite web |title=Statement from the New England Patriots on DL Christian Barmore |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/statement-from-the-new-england-patriots-on-dl-christian-barmore |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=www.patriots.com |language=en-US}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="6"| Tackles ! colspan="5"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | TfL | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Lng | TD | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD |
| 2021 || NE
|17 || 2 || 46 || 23 || 23 || 3 || 1.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022 || NE
|10 || 3 || 23 || 12 || 11 || 2 || 2.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 || NE
|17 || 6 || 64 || 39 || 25 || 13 || 8.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 6 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2024 || NE
|2 || 0 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarmCh00.htm Career]
!44 | 11 | 138 | 79 | 59 | 19 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
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External links
- [https://www.patriots.com/team/players-roster/christian-barmore/ New England Patriots bio]
- [https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/christian-barmore/6298 Alabama Crimson Tide bio]
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Category:American football defensive tackles
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