Sam Barrington

Samuel Kofi Barrington (born October 5, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Florida Bulls, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft. Barrington has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills.

Early life Barrington attended Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he started all four years and played on both sides of the ball. He logged 1,188 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns on 108 carries as a senior, and also added more than 109 tackles, five sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and six pass break-ups while playing multiple linebacker positions. He recorded 104 tackles, including 74 solo stops, three sacks and three forced fumbles during his junior season.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers Barrington was selected in the seventh round (232nd overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL draft. On May 10, 2013, he signed a contract with the Packers. Barrington was placed on injured reserve on November 5.

Barrington suffered a foot injury against the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2015 season. Barrington was placed on injured reserve two days later. He was the Packers' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2015.

On September 3, 2016, Barrington was released by the Packers during the final round of roster cuts.

Kansas City Chiefs On September 4, 2016, Barrington was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was released by the Chiefs on November 1.

New Orleans Saints On November 9, 2016, Barrington was signed by the New Orleans Saints.

Buffalo Bills On July 25, 2017, Barrington signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was placed on injured reserve on September 2, and then reached an injury settlement with the team the next day and was released.

Statistics Source: NFL.com Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FRRegular season 2013 GB 7 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2014 GB 14 7 53 40 13 1.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2015 GB 1 1 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2016 KC 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 Total 24 8 56 43 13 1.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0Postseason 2014 GB 2 2 14 6 8 0.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 2 14 6 8 0.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

Personal life Barrington is a cousin of former Packers nose tackle Letroy Guion.