University of Minnesota Athletics

2020 Football Roster

Barron_Ty
Jersey Number 56

Ty Barron

  • Position:
    LB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 230
  • Hometown:
    Minnetonka, Minn.
  • High School:
    Minnetonka
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2020, 2019)

2020 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see game action. 

2019 FRESHMAN SEASON: Made collegiate debut against Maryland on special teams • also played on kick return at Rutgers and against Nebraska.   

2018: Redshirted. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, Minn. • wore No. 44 for the Skippers • as a senior, totaled more than 120 tackles and led team to a 12-2 record and a berth in the state championship game • was a finalist for the 2017 Mr. Football Award • named 2017 Star Tribune All Metro First Team and KARE 11 All-Metro Team • coached by Dave Nelson • also lettered in lacrosse. 

PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Gen Barron • has one sister (Mia) • father, Craig, played football at Gustavus Adolphus.
Highlights: Gophers 35, Northwestern 38
Saturday, November 22
Play in Focus: Anthony Smith & Deven Eastern
Monday, November 17
Coach Fleck Previews Northwestern
Monday, November 17
Highlights: Gophers 13, Oregon 42
Friday, November 14