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\"Connor-Barwin\"

Connor Barwin oozes confidence. And not the confidence that could easily be dismissed or categorized as arrogance, but a confidence borne of hard work and dedication, a self assuredness acquired thru discipline and performance.<\/p>\n

Confidence is a very powerful thing and has propelled Barwin to the enviable position he know finds himself in. Barwin is arguably the most versatile player available in the entire draft but the amazing thing is where he was a year ago at this time.<\/p>\n

The 6-4, 255 pound Barwin came to the University Cincinnati as a tight end and also
\nappeared in 41 games with the Bearcat basketball team. On the football field, he spent
\nhis first two years backing up future Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek. In 2007
\nhe finally got the chance to start and responded with a respectful junior campaign racking
\nup 31 receptions and two touchdowns on the season. But prior to his senior season in
\n2008, head coach Brian Kelly called Barwin into his office for an unexpected meeting that
\ndrastically altered his future.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust after winter conditioning Coach Kelly called me into his office. I thought he was
\ncalling me into his office because I was going to be a senior, to be a team leader,
\nsomething along those lines,\u201d Barwin continued. \u201cBut then he just threw it on me; \u201cWhat
\ndo you think about playing defensive end?\u201d And I said \u201cI\u2019ve never really thought if it.\u201d He
\nthen told me they were \u2018going to try it out in the spring but were not really trying it out,
\nbecause I know you\u2019re going to be good at it.\u2019 And ever since first couple days of spring
\nball I felt natural doing it and it worked out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Worked out indeed. Barwin went from solid yet unspectacular tight end to the best
\ndefensive end in the Big East in less than a year, leading the conference in sacks and
\nbeing named all conference. In 14 games, he had 11 sacks, 53 tackles and16 tackles for
\nloss. To get an idea of how athletic and how much of a disruptor he is in all facets,
\nBarwin had eight passes defended and blocked three punts adding steam to the idea of
\nhim being an ideal fit for an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. So, how does a guy go
\nfrom playing tight end to leading the Big East in sacks in less than a year?<\/p>\n

\u201cHe plays really fast and really hard,\u201d said Barwin when posed that question. \u201cThat\u2019s what
\nI did all year and had success doing that. My coaches deserve a lot of credit because they
\nkept the game plan very simple for me so it was really just me playing on my motor and
\nmy speed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barwin\u2019s individual success with the transition to defensive end served as a catalyst for
\nthe University of Cincinnati, leading the program to the Orange Bowl its first BCS bowl
\ngame in school history.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was really important and individually it was really satisfying to know that I played a big
\nrole in it and it worked out perfect; we had 12 wins, won the Big East outright in my senior
\nyear with a lot of other seniors Id grown close to,\u201d said Barwin. \u201cYou feel more confident
\nand leave the program feeling like you\u2019ve opened it to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n

That confidence was on display at the Senior Bowl, where Barwin played both positions
\nand shifted from offensive drills to defensive drills seamlessly amongst some of the best
\nplayers in the nation. In a game full of big names, no one was as talked about as Barwin.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went into it knowing I was going to be able to play both, but I have to give Marvin Lewis a lot of credit for allowing that to happen,\u201d said Barwin about displaying his skill at both
\npositions in front of a slew of NFL<\/a> scouts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know a lot of coaches wouldn\u2019t have even worried about it but it was important to get to show my ability on both sides of the ball and he made sure it happened. A lot of teams that looked at me didn\u2019t really watch my junior\u00a0year film as a tight end, so it was important I was able to prove myself as a legit option at tight end. I helped myself in that way and it was fun to show my ability in front of the whole country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Because of the nationwide exposure Barwin\u2019s draft stock has risen considerably in the
\nlast month thanks to the versatility he displayed at the Senior Bowl. But when asked
\nabout the buzz surrounding his name, Barwin downplayed it and swiftly displays the
\ndifference between confidence and arrogance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as my draft stock rising, it\u2019s not that exciting. I mean it\u2019s better than having my draft stock falling, but I firmly believe to not follow that as much as possible. My agent really drills that into my head to not believe that I hear and read,\u201d said Barwin. \u201cI\u2019m just doing my best to get prepared for the Combine. I\u2019m excited for the Combine to show people how fast I am, how agile and athletic I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking of the Combine and how fast he is, how fast will Barwin run the 40 yard dash?
\n\u201cI\u2019m for sure a 4.6 guy but the goal is to break under 4.6, a high 4.5 for the Combine but
\nwe\u2019ll see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for which position he\u2019d rather play, Barwin is open to anything. \u201cIf I had my choice I\u2019d
\nask the coach which position I\u2019d get more plays in the game and whatever position he
\nsaid, that\u2019s the one I want to play.\u201d<\/p>\n

If the transition from tight end to defensive end is any indication, Connor Barwin will make
\nthe transition from college stud to productive pro just as smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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