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Here’s our scouting report on linebacker Justin Barron
We continue looking into this year’s undrafted free agent signings made by the Dallas Cowboys and give you our scouting report on each player. Today we are looking at linebacker Justin Barron from Syracuse.
LB
Syracuse Orange
Senior
3-star recruit
6’4”
226 lbs
Justin Barron, born on October 25, 2001, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. At Suffield Academy, Barron was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in football, baseball, and basketball. He led his football team to a perfect 9-0 record and a championship in his senior year. He played college football at Syracuse University from 2020 to 2024, where he showcased remarkable versatility by transitioning from wide receiver to defensive back and eventually to linebacker. Barron’s adaptability and leadership earned him two-time team captain honors and recognition as a two-time Walter Camp Connecticut Player of the Year.
Barron began his collegiate career at Syracuse as a wide receiver but primarily contributed on special teams during his freshman year. Midway through the season, he transitioned to defensive back to bolster the team’s depth. He appeared in all 11 games, recording a season-high three tackles against Notre Dame.
In his sophomore season, Barron solidified his role as a defensive back, starting the final nine games at the “rover” position. He played in all 12 games, amassing 42 tackles, including one tackle for loss, and three pass breakups. His performance earned him the Ted Dailey Award, recognizing his contributions to the team.
Barron continued to excel in his junior year, starting all 13 games at rover. He recorded 64 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
In his fourth year playing for the Orange, Barron recorded 90 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Notably, he played the majority of the season with a broken hand, demonstrating resilience and commitment to the team. He was the team’s holder on special teams, but after his broken hand he was removed from duty.
In his redshirt senior season, Barron showcased his versatility by transitioning to linebacker for the final 13 games. He concluded the season with 93 tackles, contributing significantly to Syracuse’s 10-3 record. His outstanding performance earned him the Walter Camp Connecticut Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
Barron comes from an athletic family. His father, Jason, played football at UConn, and his mother, Sara, played soccer at Hartwick College.
723 Defensive Snaps
93 Total Tackles
9 Tackles For Loss
22 Missed Tackles
42 Defensive Stops
12 Total Pressures
2 Sacks
1 INT
3 Pass Breakups
1 Fumble Recovery
7 Penalties
10-Yard Split- 1.65s (76%)
40-Yard Dash- 4.68s (42%)
Vert- 34” (53%)
Broad- 120” (64%)
Shuttle- 4.38s (42%)
3C- 6.98s (78%)
N/A
Speed- 60
Acceleration- 77
Agility- 71
Strength- 61
Tackling- 62
Pass Rush- 64
Run Defense- 71
Coverage-...
