Michael Barber (wide receiver)
Michael Dale Barber, Jr. (born June 19, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver who played college football at Marshall University. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. He played four seasons in the NFL.
High School
A multi-sport athlete at Winfield High School in West Virginia playing Football, Basketball, Track, & Baseball. Excelled in football playing Quarterback, Free Safety, Kicker, Punter, & Kick Returner. Played for long time coach Leon McCoy earning All-State honors as a defensive back in both his junior & senior seasons. Accepted a scholarship to play football at Marshall University as a wide receiver.
College
1985 - Freshman: played as a kickoff returner.
1986 - Sophomore: Recorded 64 receptions for 1,180 yards, 7 TD's, earned 1st Team All-Southern Conference
1987 - Junior: Led the NCAA in receptions with 106 for 1,757 yards, 11 TD's. Consensus I-AA 1st Team All-American. The team played in the I-AA National Championship game in Pocatello, Idaho losing 43-42 to Northeast Louisiana.