He also joined Robert McGarry and Gary Russell as the only Gophers to letter as true freshmen.

In 2005, Barber appeared in all 12 games, finishing the season with 13 tackles and a blocked punt against Colorado State, which resulted in a touchdown by Alex Daniels.

Also, recorded career firsts with a fumble recovery and a blocked PAT at the top-ranked Ohio State.

Against Indiana, Barber returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown, broke up another pass and forced the first fumble of his career.

His interception of MSU quarterback Brian Hoyer’s pass in the end zone on the first play of the second quarter turned the momentum of the game.

Barber was selected in the sixth round (173rd overall) of the 2008 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.

[5] He appeared in 12 games (no starts) his rookie season, recording 15 tackles, a sack, and a pass deflection.

Barber played in 13 games (six starts) for the Texans in 2009 before being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on December 2.