Justin Gabriel Barron is an American football linebacker playing for Syracuse University as of April 2025. He is a Rocky Hill, Connecticut native and went to Suffield Academy before his move to Syracuse. He lettered for the Syracuse football program from 2020 to 2024. His five-year collegiate tenure saw him appear in 62 games, recording 294 tackles (the third-highest among Syracuse defensive backs), 20 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, 14 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.
In his final year as team captain, Barron recorded 93 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception, and recovered a fumble. He was named Walter Camp Connecticut Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024. After completing the 2024 season, Barron declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and received an invitation to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl (via Syracuse).
Who are Justin Barron's parents?
Justin Barron's parents are Sara and Jason Barron, according to Syracuse University athletics.
In an interview with Spectrum Local News, Justin spoke about the support he receives from his parents. He said:
"That's really helpful after games. Obviously, talking to someone who played the game who's not one of my coaches is helpful for me. So he can really see what I see and feel what I feel after games. But my mom too is very helpful about that. She's a very good listener. She doesn't know as much about football, but she does a good job and helped me out to.”
Justin Barron's father
Jason Barron, Justin's father, played football at UConn from 1990 to 1992. (via Syracuse University athletics)
Justin Barron's mother
Justin Barron's mother, Sara Barron, played soccer at Hartwick College from 1989 to 1992, according to Syracuse University athletics.
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