Eric Barton

Eric Barton is a professional football player in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns.

Barton, who previously played for the New York Jets, signed with the Cleveland Browns on March 14, 2009. He became the fifth player to follow head coach Eric Mangini in moving from the Jets to the Browns in 2009.ESPN.com: Barton fifth Jet to land in Cleveland

Prior to playing professionally, Barton played college football with the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA. He topped 100 tackles three of his four seasons with the Terrapins, leaving the school as fourth on their all-time tackles list. Batron also earned an All-ACC selection after his senior season.NewYorkJets.com: Eric Barton

Eric Barton was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1999 and played in all 16 games during his rookie year. Barton started all 16 games in 2002, racking up six sacks as the Raiders made it to Super Bowl XXXVII. In the championship game, Barton recorded 13 tackles as the Raiders lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After five seasons with the Raiders, Barton signed as a free agent with the New York Jets. Barton has registered a total of 18.5 sacks through 2007.NewYorkJets.com: Eric Barton

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  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 245
  • Rookie Year: 1999

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