Jabre Barber

Jabre Barber
No. 80 – Rhode Island Breakers
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-01-16) January 16, 2002 (age 24)
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High schoolDothan (Dothan, Alabama)
College
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history

Jabre Tyere Barber (born January 16, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Rhode Island Breakers of the United Football League (UFL). He played for the Troy Trojans and Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life

Barber attended Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama. As a senior, Barber recorded 50 receptions for 789 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 136 yards and six touchdowns. Following his high school career, he committed to play college football at Troy University.

College career

Troy

After recording no offensive snaps and playing exclusively on special teams in 2020, Barber's production increased the following season, hauling in 32 receptions for 324 yards and three touchdowns. In 2022, he began to have a breakout season, posting 25 receptions for 351 yards and two touchdowns before an injury prematurely ended his season. Barber returned from injury the next season, tallying 75 receptions for 999 yards and five touchdowns before entering the transfer portal.

Texas A&M

On January 5, 2024, Barber announced that he would be transferring to Texas A&M University to play for the Aggies.

Year Team Games Receiving
GP Rec Yards Avg TD
2021Troy 12 32 324 10.1 3
2022Troy 6 25 351 14.0 2
2023Troy 14 75 999 13.3 5
2024Texas A&M 12 38 381 10.0 2
Career 44 170 2,055 12.1 12

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+1⁄2 in
(1.74 m)		179 lb
(81 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		4.59 s1.53 s2.63 s4.14 s6.96 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		8 reps
All values from Pro Day

Barber was not selected in the 2025 NFL draft. He received a rookie minicamp invite from the Cleveland Browns

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, Jon (September 21, 2021). "Dothan's Barber making strides as WR in second year at Troy". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ Brooks, Nick (August 11, 2022). "Former Dothan Wolve turning heads for the Troy Trojans". WTVY. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Jon (October 10, 2022). "Troy receiver, Dothan product Jabre Barber out with injury". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Returning Trojan serving as mentor with Wiregrass connection". WDHN - wdhn.com. August 3, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (December 27, 2023). "Troy receiver Jabre Barber to enter transfer portal". al. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Dothan alum & Troy wide receiver enters transfer portal". WDHN - wdhn.com. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Jon (January 6, 2024). "Former Dothan and Troy star receiver Jabre Barber commits to Texas A&M". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Jones, Briana (January 6, 2024). "Dothan grad, former Troy Trojan Jabre Barber headed to Texas A&M". WTVY. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Jabre Barber College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Jabre Barber College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Full Results From Texas A&M's Pro Day: Shane Calhoun, Nic Scourton Show Out". SI.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  12. ↑ Ohnysty, Cameron (April 30, 2025). "Texas A&M wide receiver will attend the Cleveland Browns minicamp". Aggies Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 27, 2025.