Marion Sylvester Barber III (June 10, 1983 – June 1, 2022) was an American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons.
After playing college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers,
he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007 during his six-year tenure with the Cowboys
He played for the Chicago Bears in 2011.
He was the older brother of former Houston Texans safety Dominique Barber and Minnesota Golden Gophers
He was also a cousin of Peyton Barber.
Barber attended Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota, and was a standout in football, baseball, and track. In football, he was a SuperPrep
During his last season with the Trojans, Barber amassed 1,778 rushing yards with 18 touchdowns