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Dom Barber
Strong Safety, Houston Texans
No. 34
Age: 23
Height/Weight: 6-0/215 pounds
Born: 8/2/1986
College: Minnesota
Residence: Houston/Dallas
Drafted: 6th round (173rd overall) by Houston Texans, 2008
NFL Experience: 2nd year
NFL Stats: Played in 12 games as a rookie and compiled 15 tackles (12 solo) and a sack.
College Accolades: Second Team All-Big Ten, 2007. Honorable Mention All-Big Ten, 2006.
PERSONAL FILES
Nickname:
Dom or DB
Toughest WR to cover:
They're all tough. It's the NFL.
Favorite DBs to watch:
Bob Sanders, Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed. I idolized Ronnie Lott growing up.
Close friends in the NFL:
My brother (Marion Barber, Cowboys), Matt Spaeth (Steelers), Sidney Rice (Vikings), Tashard Choice (Cowboys), James Lauranaitis (Rams), Orlando Scandrick (Cowboys)
Favorite food:
My mom's homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn. It has to be homemade.
Favorite music:
I like everything from rap to country. I don't listen to any heavy metal but I like everything else. I listen to rock and classic rock a lot too.
Favorite movie:
“Remember the Titans”
Favorite song at the moment (Oct. '09):
“Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy
Heroes:
Mom and dad and my brothers.
Tattoos:
No tattoos. I don't like needles.
Sibling Rivalry with Marion?
We don't talk much about football. We mostly make sure that we're both doing alright physically. It's more of a brotherly relationship than a rivalry.
Funniest guy on the Texans:
Darnell Jenkins. Steve Slaton is pretty funny too.
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