Connor Barwin Biography

Connor Barwin is more than just an exceptional linebacker in the National Football League. Connor Barwin is an honorable example of how you overcome obstacles to be anything that you want to be. Born deaf, no one ever thought Barwin would be able to become anything as established as a professional athlete. However, he received many surgeries and was able to obtain complete hearing in his right ear and limited hearing in his left ear by age 12. Prior and post surgeries, Barwin continued to play the game that he loved. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati, majoring in history and excelling in football. Barwin was recognized as the First-team All-Big East in 2008 and debuted professionally the following year, as he was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Throughout his professional career, Barwin has earned the AFC Defensive Player of the Month and the NFC Defensive Player of the Month, in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He was traded from the Houston Texans to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2013 season. In 2014, he was named a Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro.

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