Anthony Barr Named To Sports Illustrated All-Rookie Team

Sports Illustrated revealed their All-Rookie Team today in an article posted by Doug Farrar. There are a lot of talented players on the team, but only one player from the Minnesota Vikings made their list on the defensive side of the ball. That man was linebacker Anthony Barr.

Anthony Barr only played in 12 games for the Vikings this year and ended up in Injured Reserve after a knee injury forced him out of action for week 14 of the season. Still, he ended the season with 55 tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 4 sacks, 3 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles 3 fumble recoveries, and one fumble recovery touchdown. Barr is listed as the second linebacker on the team, only after Raiders standout Khalil Mack.

Here is the entire defensive Sports Illustrated All-Rookie Team:

Defensive Tackles

Sep 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) celebrates a sack during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Donald, Rams

Justin Ellis, Raiders

Defensive Ends

Timmy Jernigan, Ravens
Kony Ealy, Panthers

Outside Linebackers

Khalil Mack, Raiders
Anthony Barr, Vikings

Inside Linebackers

Chris Borland, 49ers
C.J. Mosley, Ravens

Cornerbacks

Kyle Fuller, Bears
Bene Benwikere, Panthers

Safeties

Pierre Warren, Saints
Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix, Packers

Congratulations go out to Anthony Barr on being named to the Sports Illustrated All-Rookie Team. For a player that was seen as a project due to his inexperience, Barr exploded onto the scene for Minnesota and earned a starting role on the team due to his freakish athleticism and excellent instincts.

Anthony Barr Named To Sports Illustrated All-Rookie Team

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