He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Barmore originally verbally committed to play college football for the Temple Owls during the summer going into his senior year, but de-committed and reopened his recruitment.
[7][8] He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship game after making five tackles, including two for a loss and one sack in Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State.
[9] Following the national title game, Barmore announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL draft.
[17] This made him the highest paid player in New England Patriots history, not named Tom Brady.