Gophers great Marion Barber III found dead at 38

Former NFL operating again Marion Barber was discovered lifeless at his residence in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday, in response to the Dallas Star-Telegram. 

Frisco Police Division issued an announcement to the Star-Telegram: “Frisco Police responded to a welfare concern at an residence believed to be leased by Marion Barber. Frisco Police together with the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Workplace are investigating an unattended dying on the location.”

A reason behind dying is unknown. 

Barber, who grew up enjoying at Wayzata Excessive College within the Twin Cities, starred for the College of Minnesota from 2001-04, speeding for 3,276 yards and 35 touchdowns. He was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys within the fourth spherical of the 2005 NFL Draft. 

Barber performed with the Cowboys till 2010 earlier than ending his profession in 2011 with the Chicago Bears. He rushed for 4,780 yards and 53 touchdowns in seven NFL seasons and was named to the Professional Bowl in 2007. 

“We’re heartbroken by the tragic dying of Marion Barber III,” the Dallas Cowboys mentioned in an announcement. “Marion was an old-school, hard-nosed soccer participant who ran with the desire to win each down. He had a ardour for the sport and love for his coaches and teammates.”

The Barber household is among the many greatest to don soccer pads in Minnesota historical past. Marion’s father, Marion Jr., and brother, Dominique, additionally performed within the NFL. His youngest brother, Thomas, performed linebacker for the Gophers from 2016-19.