Justin Barron
Career Summary
Justin Barron played wide receiver, defensive back and linebacker during his Syracuse career.
He began on offense in 2020, moved to defensive back late that season and finished his college career at linebacker.
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High School
Barron attended Suffield Academy in Connecticut.
As a senior, he caught 29 passes for 525 yards and five touchdowns, helping the team finish 9-0 and win the Class A New England Championship. He also played baseball and basketball.
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College Career
Barron appeared in 62 games with 47 starts at Syracuse.
He recorded 294 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. In 2024, he started all 13 games and led the team with 93 tackles, playing 12 games at linebacker and one at safety.
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NFL Career
Dallas added Barron to its practice squad in August 2025.
The Cowboys included him among their practice-squad signings following final roster reductions.
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Career Accomplishments
Barron was a two-time Syracuse team captain and two-time All-ACC selection.
He earned honorable mention All-ACC recognition in 2024 and received an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl.
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30887, 00-0040043, 2001-10-25, Justin Barron, Justin, Barron
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