Ronde Barber
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Career Summary
Ronde Barber was a Hall of Fame defensive back who spent his entire 16-year NFL career with Tampa Bay.
NFL.com records 241 games, 1,054 tackles, 28 sacks, 47 interceptions, and eight interception-return touchdowns.
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College Career
Barber played college football at Virginia.
Virginia's record book lists Barber among the university's Hall of Fame inductees.
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Path to the NFL
Tampa Bay selected Barber 66th overall in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft.
He became a long-term starter after appearing in one game as a rookie.
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NFL Career
Barber played all 241 games of his NFL career for Tampa Bay.
The Buccaneers list franchise records of 241 games and 232 starts, plus a 215-game consecutive-start streak to finish his career.
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Career Accomplishments
Barber was a five-time Pro Bowler, five-time AP All-Pro, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Famer.
His 92-yard interception return in the 2002 NFC Championship Game helped send Tampa Bay to its first Super Bowl appearance and victory in Super Bowl XXXVII.
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Playing Style
Barber was a versatile cornerback and slot defender who created sacks and interceptions.
The Buccaneers identify him as the only NFL player with at least 25 sacks and 40 interceptions.
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Legacy
Barber is one of the most decorated players in Buccaneers history.
He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 after setting franchise records for games played, starts, and interceptions.
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17395, 00-0000741, 1975-04-07, Ronde Barber, Ronde, Barber
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