Barry Sanders
Running back · 1989–1998
Barry Sanders is a former running back who played from 1989 to 1998. Barry played college football at Oklahoma State and was drafted in 1989 (round 1, pick 3). Listed at 5'8" and 200 lb.
Barry Sanders: facts
- Position
- Running back (RB)
- Career
- 1989–1998 (10 seasons)
- College
- Oklahoma State
- Draft
- 1989, round 1, pick 3 (Detroit Lions)
- Born
- July 16, 1968
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 200 lb
- Last team on record
- Detroit Lions
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1989 draft picks in our database.
Barry Sanders: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from Oklahoma State
- A.J. GreenDB · Dolphins
- Amen OgbongbemigaLB · Lions
- Chuba HubbardRB · Panthers
- Collin OliverLB · Packers
- Emmanuel OgbahDL · Jaguars
- Jaylen WarrenRB · Steelers
- Justice HillRB · Ravens
- Korie BlackDB · Giants
Drafted near Barry in 1989
- Steve WalshRound 1, pick 1 · QB
- Troy AikmanRound 1, pick 1 · QB
- Tony MandarichRound 1, pick 2 · G
- Derrick ThomasRound 1, pick 4 · OLB
- Deion SandersRound 1, pick 5 · CB
- Broderick ThomasRound 1, pick 6 · LB
Barry Sanders: questions
What position does Barry Sanders play?
Running back (RB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Barry Sanders go to college?
Oklahoma State. 23 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Barry Sanders drafted?
In 1989, round 1, pick 3, by the Detroit Lions.
How tall is Barry Sanders?
5'8" (68 inches), 200 lb.
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