Mark Barron
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{for|the American entrepreneur and inventor|Mark B. Barron}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Mark Barron
| image = Mark Barron.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Barron with the St. Louis Rams in 2014
| current_team =
| number = 24, 23, 26
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|10|27|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 230
| high_school = St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Mobile, Alabama)
| college = Alabama (2008–2011)
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 7
| pastteams =
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
- St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2020}})
| status =
| highlights =
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2012)
- 2× BCS national champion (2009, 2011)
- Unanimous All-American (2011)
- First-team All-American (2010)
- Third-team All-American (2009)
- 3× First-team All-SEC (2009–2011)
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 710
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 12.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
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| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 4
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 9
| statlabel6 = Pass deflections
| statvalue6 = 42
| pfr = BarrMa00
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Mark Barron (born October 27, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was twice recognized as an All-American, and was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. He was selected as a strong safety by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft, where he played for two and a half seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Rams in 2014, where he moved to the linebacker position. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos.
Early life
Barron was born in Mobile, Alabama. He attended St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile, where he played for the St. Paul's Saints high school football team, under the coaching of Eddie Guth.{{Cite news |last=Whicker |first=Mark |date=November 10, 2017 |title=For Rams' Mark Barron, this winning thing is nothing new |language=en-US |work=Orange County Register |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/10/whicker-for-rams-mark-barron-this-winning-thing-is-nothing-new/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412125120/https://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/10/whicker-for-rams-mark-barron-this-winning-thing-is-nothing-new/ |archive-date=April 12, 2019}} He played multiple positions, including running back, wide receiver, and linebacker from 2004 through 2007. Barron had 785 rushing yards as a junior on 78 carries and added 368 receiving yards on 23 catches, scoring a total of 12 touchdowns. As a senior, Barron was the MVP of the 2007 Class 5A state championship game after rushing for 1,094 yards on 122 carries with 15 touchdowns in his senior season. He was also named a first-team Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State selection in Class 5A as a senior.
In addition to playing football, Barron also competed in track & field, where he won multiple 5A individual state titles in events ranging from the shot put to the long jump during the 2008 season. He recorded a career-best throw of 17.09 meters in the shot put at the Mobile Challenge of Champions, where he placed first.{{Cite web |title=Mobile Challenge of Champions 2008 – Day 2 Results (Saturday / Invite (Raw) |url=https://al.milesplit.com/meets/29742-mobile-challenge-of-champions-2008/results/64304/raw |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010034907/https://al.milesplit.com/meets/29742-mobile-challenge-of-champions-2008/results/64304/raw |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=AlabamaRunners |language=en}} He captured four state titles at the 2008 AHSAA 4A-6A Championships, winning the triple jump, with a jump of 14.08 meters, long jump, with a leap of 6.74 meters, discus throw, with a throw of 44.03 meters, and in shot put, with a throw of 16.76 meters.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron – Stats |url=http://al.milesplit.com/athletes/57660-mark-barron/feed#.VDAjH_mSwrk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065446/http://al.milesplit.com/athletes/57660-mark-barron/feed#.VDAjH_mSwrk |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=AlabamaRunners}} He also recorded a personal-best time of 11.39 seconds in the 100 meters.
Barron was ranked as a five-star prospect and the number one weakside linebacker in the Class of 2008 by Scout.com. He was also ranked as the fifth best player in the state of Alabama and the 55th best player in the nation in the Class of 2008 by Rivals.com.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron, 2008 Athlete |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2008/mark-barron-17153 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127134807/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2008/mark-barron-17153 |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} Barron chose to play at Alabama over offers from Auburn, LSU, Florida, Florida State, and Tennessee among others.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Mark-Barron-10744/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=247sports.com}}
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{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Mark Barron
| position = S
| hometown = Mobile, Alabama
| highschool = St. Paul's Episcopal
| feet = 6
| inches = 2
| weight = 210
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| commitdate = 08/24/07
| scout stars = 5
| rivals stars = 4
| espn grade = 80
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| year = 2008
| rivals ref title = Alabama Signee List 2008
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| espn ref title = 2008 Player Signees- Alabama
| rivals school = alabama
| scout s = 73
| espn schoolid = 333
| scout overall = 12 (WLB)
| rivals overall = 55 (WLB)
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| accessdate = January 29, 2012
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College career
Barron accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Alabama, where he played for coach Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2008 to 2011.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-barron-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124717/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-barron-1.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
As a true freshman for the 2008 Crimson Tide, he made his first appearance on kick-off coverage against Clemson. He had his first career tackle early in the game on a crushing blow of Jacoby Ford on a kickoff return.{{Cite web |title=Clemson vs Alabama Box Score, August 30, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-08-30-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124750/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-08-30-alabama.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On September 20, against Arkansas, he recorded his first collegiate sack.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Arkansas Box Score, September 20, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-20-arkansas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124736/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-20-arkansas.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Barron played in all of Alabama's 14 games, recording 18 tackles and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-barron-1/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723023413/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-barron-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}}
During his sophomore season in 2009, Barron took over as a starter at safety and was second on Alabama's national championship team with 74 tackles and a Southeastern Conference-leading seven interceptions and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=2009 Southeastern Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/2009-leaders.html |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On October 10, against Ole Miss, he had his first career collegiate reception, which went for seven yards.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Mississippi Box Score, October 10, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-mississippi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124737/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-mississippi.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On October 17, against South Carolina, he had a 77-yard pick six in the 20–6 victory.{{Cite web |title=South Carolina at Alabama Box Score, October 17, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-17-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182144/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-17-alabama.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On November 14, against Mississippi State, he had two interceptions in the 31–3 victory.{{Cite web |title=Alabama at Mississippi State Box Score, November 14, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-11-14-mississippi-state.html |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Barron finished the regular season tied for third in the nation with seven interceptions and tied for sixth in the nation with 17 passes defended.[http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2009&div=IA&site=org] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091219110911/http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2009&div=IA&site=org|date=December 19, 2009}} NCAA stats In the SEC Championship against Florida, he had seven total tackles in the 32–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Florida vs Alabama Box Score, December 5, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-05-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124758/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-05-alabama.html |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the BCS National Championship against Texas, he had six total tackles and one pass defended in the 37–21 victory.{{Cite web |title=BCS Championship – Texas vs Alabama Box Score, January 7, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-07-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112082833/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-07-alabama.html |archive-date=January 12, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was recognized as a first-team All-SEC selection and third-team All-American at safety.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2009 |title=Saban, Ingram, McClain sweep SEC honors |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/7039/saban-ingram-mcclain-sweep-sec-honors |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044034/http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/7039/saban-ingram-mcclain-sweep-sec-honors |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
Barron was the Crimson Tide's only returning starter in the defensive secondary for the 2010 season.{{Cite web |title=2010 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2010.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814023045/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2010.html |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He finished the season with 77 tackles, three interceptions, nine passes defended, and one forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-barron-1/gamelog/2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182142/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mark-barron-1/gamelog/2010 |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was named an FWAA All-American.[http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2010/allamerica101211.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012184726/http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2010/allamerica101211.html|date=October 12, 2018}} 2010 All-American Team
In 2011, Barron was again a first-team All-SEC selection and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.{{Cite web |title=Consensus All-America Teams (2010–2016) |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-2010-2019.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414044356/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-2010-2019.html |archive-date=April 14, 2022 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the BCS National Championship against LSU, he had two total tackles and a sack in the 21–0 victory.{{Cite web |title=BCS Championship – LSU vs Alabama Box Score, January 9, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-09-alabama.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627205809/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-09-alabama.html |archive-date=June 27, 2017 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
=College statistics=
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Barron attended the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, but did not perform drills as he was still recovering after recently undergoing sports hernia surgery.{{Cite web |last=Davenport, Gary |date=February 29, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft: Why Mark Barron Still Isn't a 1st Round Pick for Mel Kiper Jr |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1085357-mel-kiper-jr-2012-nfl-mock-draft-why-mark-barron-still-isnt-a-first-round-pick |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807190151/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1085357-mel-kiper-jr-2012-nfl-mock-draft-why-mark-barron-still-isnt-a-first-round-pick |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com}} On March 7, 2012, Barron attended Alabama's pro day and performed the majority of drills, but opted to skip the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and bench press. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Barron was projected to be a first round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the best strong safety prospect by DraftScout.com and was ranked as the top safety by NFL analysts Mike Mayock, Charley Casserly, and Sporting News.{{Cite web |last=Mayock |first=MIke |author-link=Mike Mayock |date=April 23, 2012 |title=Mike Mayock's top 100 NFL draft prospect rankings |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-mayock-s-top-100-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-09000d5d8288a110 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204214908/https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-mayock-s-top-100-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-09000d5d8288a110 |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Casserly |first=Charley |date=April 18, 2012 |title=Draft's hottest prospect: Mark Barron's worth a top 10 pick |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d82867c8c/article/drafts-hottest-prospect-mark-barrons-worth-a-top10-pick |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807190404/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d82867c8c/article/drafts-hottest-prospect-mark-barrons-worth-a-top10-pick |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lande |first=Russ |date=April 3, 2012 |title=NFL Draft 2012: Safety rankings start with elite prospect Mark Barron |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/2069553-nfl-draft-2012-safety-rankings-start-with-elite-prospect-mark-barron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807220449/http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/2069553-nfl-draft-2012-safety-rankings-start-with-elite-prospect-mark-barron |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2012 |website=sportingnews.com}}
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{{NFL predraft
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Mark Barron |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mark-barron?id=2532789 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231171152/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mark-barron?id=2532789 |archive-date=December 31, 2016 |access-date=December 30, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}/Alabama's Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron, DS #1 SS, Alabama: 2013 NFL Draft |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=81868&draftyear=2012&genpos=SS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001327/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=81868&draftyear=2012&genpos=SS |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 30, 2016 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
Barron was selected in the first round with the seventh overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He is the highest selected Alabama defensive back in school history, surpassing Antonio Langham, who was chosen ninth overall in 1994 by the Cleveland Browns.
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{{cquote|"Boy, is this a solid pick. I love this kid because his floor and ceiling are the same thing. His ceiling is to be a Pro Bowl safety; his floor is to be a Pro Bowl safety. That's how good this young man is. This is going to be a good football team next year."
-Mike Mayock, former NFL safety and current NFL Network analyst}}
==2012==
On July 20, 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Barron to a four-year, $14.56 million contract with a $9.00 million signing bonus and no offset language.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=July 20, 2012 |title=Mark Barron signs contract with Buccaneers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mark-barron-signs-contract-with-buccaneers-09000d5d82ab3154 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024133834/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82ab3154/article/mark-barron-signs-contract-with-buccaneers |archive-date=October 24, 2013 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Barron was expected to be the starting strong safety his rookie season. In Week 3 of the preseason, Barron intercepted Tom Brady and ran the pick back for his first career NFL touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Patriots vs. Buccaneers – Game Recap – August 25, 2012 – ESPN |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/recap?gameId=320824027 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182207/http://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/recap?gameId=320824027 |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the Buccaneers' season-opening victory over the Carolina Panthers and finished the game with three solo tackles and two pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629065739/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090tam.htm |archive-date=June 29, 2020 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The next game, Barron made a season-high ten combined tackles and two pass deflections in a 41–34 loss at the New York Giants.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants – September 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203050254/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160nyg.htm |archive-date=December 3, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 4, Barron made eight combined tackles and forced his first career fumble in a 24–22 loss to the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209300tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209300tam.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 14, 2012, he collected eight total tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn for the first of his career, as the Buccaneers routed the Chiefs 38–10.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 14th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210140tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182117/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210140tam.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Barron racked up a season-high eight solo tackles and two assisted tackles.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928184645/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160nor.htm |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Barron started the regular season strong with 42 tackles, seven passes defended and one interception in his first six NFL games, but trailed off towards the end of the season before finishing with 89 tackles.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220444/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He started all 16 games and made the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team, even though the team was the NFL's worst pass defense.{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=July 24, 2013 |title=Mark Barron gets secondary help for second season with Tampa Bay Buccaneers |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2013/07/tampa_bay_buccaneers_get_secon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010034812/https://www.al.com/sports/2013/07/tampa_bay_buccaneers_get_secon.html |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=AL.com |language=en}} He finished his first year under new head coach Greg Schiano with 71 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, 10 pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.
==2013==
Barron returned as the Buccaneers' strong safety to begin his second season under coach Greg Schiano. In the season opener, he made four combined tackles and a pass deflection in an 18–17 loss to the New York Jets.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080nyj.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, Barron collected a career-high 13 combined tackles, of which ten were solo, a pass deflection, and made his first career sack on Drew Brees during a 16–14 loss to the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182104/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150tam.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 3 loss to the New England Patriots, Barron finished with 11 combined tackles, was credited with half a sack, and intercepted Tom Brady for his first pick of the season.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots – September 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309220nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124341/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309220nwe.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 3, 2013, he racked up ten solo tackles, an assisted tackle, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Russell Wilson in the Buccaneers' 27–24 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks – November 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311030sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811055225/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311030sea.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 8, 2013, Barron made four solo tackles and made his first career solo sack on Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926034347/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080tam.htm |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He missed the last two games of the regular season after suffering a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |last=Yasinakas |first=Pat |date=December 20, 2016 |title=Injury report: Mark Barron questionable |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/2347/injury-report-barron-questionable |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101090818/http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/2347/injury-report-barron-questionable |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}} Barron finished his second season with 88 combined tackles, six pass deflections, two sacks, and two interceptions while starting in 14 games.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220447/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished their season with a 4–12 record and head coach Greg Schiano was fired after the season.{{Cite web |title=2013 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182201/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2013.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014==
Under new head coach Lovie Smith, Barron remained as the Buccaneers' starting strong safety to begin his third season. In their season-opener against the Carolina Panthers, Barron made seven combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182115/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070tam.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 5, 2014, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles in a 37–34 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – October 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606005317/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050nor.htm |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 26, 2014, Barron played his last game with the Buccaneers before being unexpectedly traded to the Rams. He finished the 19–13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings with only four combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 26th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410260tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729213524/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410260tam.htm |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the eight games with the Buccaneers, he made 49 combined tackles and two pass deflections. Barron finished his career with the Buccaneers with 225 combined tackles, 18 pass deflections, three interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble while starting 38 games in three seasons.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220450/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams=
==2014==
On October 28, 2014, the Buccaneers traded Barron to the St. Louis Rams for a fourth and sixth-round draft pick in the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=October 28, 2014 |title=Bucs trade Mark Barron to Rams |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11780359/tampa-bay-buccaneers-trade-mark-barron-st-louis-rams-jonathan-casillas-new-england-patriots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029000626/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11780359/tampa-bay-buccaneers-trade-mark-barron-st-louis-rams-jonathan-casillas-new-england-patriots |archive-date=October 29, 2014 |access-date=October 28, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}} Barron has gone on record saying he felt "disrespected" and "blindsided" by the trade and that he had no idea he was even being shopped around to other teams. It is reported that he was traded because of behavior that was deemed unprofessional by the team.{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Ram's LB Mark Barron admits feeling blindsided and disrespected by Buc's trade |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/14277/rams-lb-mark-barron-admits-feeling-blind-sided-disrespected-by-bucs-trade |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001721/http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/14277/rams-lb-mark-barron-admits-feeling-blind-sided-disrespected-by-bucs-trade |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 30, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}
On November 2, 2014, Barron made his debut with the St. Louis Rams and recorded one tackle during the 13–10 victory.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers – November 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411020sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411020sfo.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The next game, he racked up five solo tackles and sacked Arizona Cardinals backup quarterback Drew Stanton during a 31–14 loss.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – November 9th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901063606/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 30, 2014, he made his first career start with the Rams and collected two solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Rams routed the Oakland Raiders 52–0.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at St. Louis Rams – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182112/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300ram.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished his nine games with the Rams with 23 combined tackles, three sacks, and a pass deflection.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220450/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015==
On May 3, 2015, the St. Louis Rams declined to pick up his fifth-year, $8.26 million option on his rookie contract.
Barron entered his first training camp with the St. Louis Rams competing with veteran T. J. McDonald to be the starting strong safety. He was named the backup to McDonald to begin the regular season.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: St. Louis Rams Depth Chart |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/RAM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101002800/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/RAM |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |website=ourlads.com}}
In the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, Barron made two solo tackles and assisted on three tackles in the 34–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams – September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182818/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130ram.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 11, 2015, he received his first start of the season during the Rams' 24–10 loss to the Green Bay Packers and made five combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Green Bay Packers – October 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510110gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182147/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510110gnb.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, Barron made his first career start at weakside linebacker after Alec Ogletree suffered a broken fibulia{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=October 27, 2015 |title=Mark Barron a big hit in new position for St. Louis Rams |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/10/mark_barrons_a_hit_in_new_posi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028013616/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/10/mark_barrons_a_hit_in_new_posi.html |archive-date=October 28, 2015 |access-date=October 28, 2015 |website=AL.com}} He finished the 24–6 victory over the Cleveland Browns with a career-high 16 combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at St. Louis Rams – October 25th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182205/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250ram.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The St. Louis Rams coaching staff had him credited with 19 combined tackles, two tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles during his debut against the Browns. The following game, Barron made ten combined tackles and deflected a pass against the San Francisco 49ers. On December 13, 2015, he collected 11 combined tackles during a 21–14 defeat of the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at St. Louis Rams – December 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512130ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182110/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512130ram.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Barron finished the season with 116 combined tackles, one sack, five pass deflections, and a career-high three forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220453/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He started 12 games and appeared in all 16 as the Rams finished with a 7–9 record in their last season in St. Louis.{{Cite web |title=2015 St. Louis Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182101/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2015.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016==
On March 9, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams signed Barron to a five-year, $45 million contract with $20 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5 million.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Mark Barron contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/mark-barron-9817 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101091354/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/mark-barron-9817/ |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |website=spotrac.com}}{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Rams keep Mark Barron, William Hayes |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-keep-mark-barron-william-hayes-0ap3000000642903 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313141451/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642903/article/rams-keep-mark-barron-william-hayes |archive-date=March 13, 2016 |access-date=March 13, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=March 10, 2016 |title=Breaking down Mark Barron's new contract |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/27555/breaking-down-mark-barrons-new-contract |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311191855/http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/27555/breaking-down-mark-barrons-new-contract |archive-date=March 11, 2016 |access-date=March 13, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}
After having a career season in 2015, Barron returned as the Rams' hybrid weakside linebacker.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/187/RAM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101161306/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/187/RAM |archive-date=January 1, 2017 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |website=ourlads.com}} He started the Rams' season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers, finishing the 28–0 loss with three combined tackles and two deflected passes.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – September 12th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609120sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103072758/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609120sfo.htm |archive-date=January 3, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The next game, Barron collected nine solo tackles, an assisted tackle, and a pass deflection during the Rams' 9–3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams – September 18th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124339/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180ram.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he racked up nine combined tackles and intercepted quarterback Jameis Winston for his first pick as a Ram.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 25th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609250tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124251/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609250tam.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, Barron made eight solo tackles an intercepted Carson Palmer, helping the Rams defeat the Arizona Cardinals 24–22.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – October 2nd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124254/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020crd.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 6, 2016, he collected nine solo tackles and got his first sack of the season on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Rams – November 6th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611060ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182203/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611060ram.htm |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 27, 2016, Barron made a season-high 14 combined tackles as the Rams lost 49–21 at the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints – November 27th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609041602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270nor.htm |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Barron and the Rams finished with a 4–12 record in the team's first season back in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |title=2016 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235505/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2016.htm |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He started in all 16 games in 2016 and recorded a career-high 118 combined tackles (91 solo), eight pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125190651/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2017==
Head coach Sean McVay named Barron and Alec Ogletree the starting inside linebackers to begin the regular season, alongside outside linebackers Connor Barwin and Robert Quinn.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Rams release first depth chart of regular season |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/05/nfl-los-angeles-rams-depth-chart-regular-season-2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807190015/https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/05/nfl-los-angeles-rams-depth-chart-regular-season-2017/ |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=theramswire.usatoday.com}} On October 8, 2017, Barron collected a season-high 15 combined tackles (12 solo) during a 16–10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5. In Week 15, Barron sustained an injury to his Achilles tendon during a 42–7 victory at the Seattle Seahawks. He was inactive for two games (Weeks 16–17) after injuring his heel.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron overcomes injury to play in Rams' loss, but will he return next season? |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2018/01/06/mark-barron-overcomes-injury-to-play-in-rams-loss-but-will-he-return-next-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807190023/https://www.ocregister.com/2018/01/06/mark-barron-overcomes-injury-to-play-in-rams-loss-but-will-he-return-next-season/ |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=ocregister.com|date=January 7, 2018 }} He finished the season with 86 combined tackles (73 solo), four pass deflections, three interceptions, and a sack in 14 games and 14 starts.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220500/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Pro Football Focus gave Barron an overall grade of 61.8, which ranked 48th among qualified linebackers in 2017.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Mark Barron |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/mark-barron/7013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807190036/https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/mark-barron/7013 |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}
The Los Angeles Rams finished first in the NFC West with an 11–5 and qualified for the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2017 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2017.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127051730/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2017.htm |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 6, 2018, Barron started in his first career playoff game and recorded ten combined tackles (eight solo) in a 26–13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the Wild Card Round.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams – January 6th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174418/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060ram.htm |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=January 20, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2018==
Barron started 12 games for the Rams in the 2018 season. He recorded a safety when he tackled Aaron Jones in the endzone in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams – October 28th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810280ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205852/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810280ram.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished with one sack, 60 combined tackles, one quarterback hit, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302080239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00.htm |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Rams won the NFC West and earned the #2-seed for the NFC Playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320205744/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |archive-date=March 20, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Dallas Cowboys, he had five combined tackles in the victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams – January 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133815/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120ram.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the victory over the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship, he had nine combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints – January 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723191903/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200nor.htm |archive-date=July 23, 2020 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 13–3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII, he had eight combined tackles and one pass defended.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIII – Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots – February 3rd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201902030ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204231138/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201902030ram.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
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On March 17, 2019, Barron signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=March 17, 2019 |title=Steelers signing linebacker Mark Barron to 2-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-signing-linebacker-mark-barron-to-2-year-deal-0ap3000001023048 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190319125953/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001023048/article/steelers-signing-linebacker-mark-barron-to-2year-deal |archive-date=March 19, 2019 |access-date=June 6, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
Barron made his debut with the Steelers in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. In the game, Barron made six tackles in the 33–3 loss.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Brady starts his 20th season by beating Steelers 33–3 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127860 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910085924/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127860 |archive-date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Barron recorded a team high 11 tackles and intercepted Andy Dalton in the 27–3 win.{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2019 |title=Steelers break out of funk, stomp Bengals 27–3 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128109 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002132956/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128109 |archive-date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 10 against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, Barron recorded a team high ten tackles in the 17–12 win.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Steelers defense leads way in 17–12 win over Rams |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127989 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414150747/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127989 |archive-date=April 14, 2020 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Barron finished the 2019 season with 82 tackles, three sacks, and an interception.{{Cite web |title=Mark Barron 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820220512/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The Steelers released Barron on March 16, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=March 16, 2020 |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x9748 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317163223/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x9748 |archive-date=March 17, 2020 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |website=Steelers.com}}
=Denver Broncos=
On August 30, 2020, Barron signed with the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Swanson |first=Ben |date=August 30, 2020 |title=Broncos agree to terms with veteran linebacker Mark Barron |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-linebacker-mark-barron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831184757/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-linebacker-mark-barron |archive-date=August 31, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on September 23, 2020, with a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=September 23, 2020 |title=Broncos place LB Mark Barron, DE DeMarcus Walker on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-lb-mark-barron-de-demarcus-walker-on-ir |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925231403/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-lb-mark-barron-de-demarcus-walker-on-ir |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} He was activated on November 25, 2020.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=November 25, 2020 |title=Broncos activate LB Mark Barron from IR to active roster, waive RB LeVante Bellamy |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-lb-mark-barron-from-ir-to-active-roster-waive-rb-levante-bellam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120194324/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-lb-mark-barron-from-ir-to-active-roster-waive-rb-levante-bellam |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |access-date=December 31, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On December 22, 2020, Barron was waived by the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=December 22, 2020 |title=Broncos waive LB Mark Barron |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-waive-lb-mark-barron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224153912/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-waive-lb-mark-barron |archive-date=December 24, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="4"| Fumbles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |
| 2012 | TB
| 16 || 16 || 88 || 71 || 17 || 0.0 || 1 || — || — || — || 10 || 1 || 12 || 12.0 || 12 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | TB
| 14 || 14 || 88 || 70 || 18 || 2.0 || — || 1 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 2 || 3 || 1.5 || 3 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|2014 | TB
| 7 || 7 || 49 || 35 || 14 || 0.0 || — || — || — || — || 3 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| STL
| 9 || 2 || 23 || 21 || 2 || 3.0 || — || 1 || 8 || 0 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | STL
| 16 || 12 || 116 || 79 || 37 || 1.0 || 3 || — || — || — || 5 || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | LA
| 16 || 16 || 118 || 91 || 27 || 1.0 || — || 1 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 2 || 8 || 4.0 || 7 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | LA
| 14 || 14 || 86 || 73 || 13 || 1.0 || — || — || — || — || 4 || 3 || 29 || 9.7 || 15 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | LA
| 12 || 12 || 60 || 43 || 17 || 1.0 || 1 || — || — || — || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | PIT
| 15 || 9 || 82 || 58 || 24 || 3.0 || — || 1 || 22 || 0 || 3 || 1 || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarrMa00.htm Career] | 119 | 102 | 710 | 541 | 169 | 9.0 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 41 | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 15 | 0 |
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