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Barron Tanner

Barron Keith Tanner is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals, as well as the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL draft.

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Barron Tanner
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PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1973-09-14) September 14, 1973
Athens, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight360 lb (163 kg)
Career information
High schoolAthens
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1997: 5th round, 149th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles118
Sacks3
Forced fumbles1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barron Keith Tanner (born September 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins1 and Arizona Cardinals,2 as well as the Washington Redskins.3 He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL draft.4

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References

  1. Poupart, Alain (June 28, 2022). "Number 72 and the Three Dolphins Who Wore It Best". Dolphins Fan Nation. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  2. "Cards give Shipp a four-year extension". ESPN. December 24, 2002. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  3. "Underwood in Miami's Future ". The Ledger. September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  4. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.