Marion Barber III was drafted No. 109 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 8 · #109 overall
Marion Barber III Minnesota Draft
Marion Barber III was drafted No. 109 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #109
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 396th at Minnesota
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Marion Barber III came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 221 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 97 prospect72.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 396th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3795% of career value
- Final season
- 20116 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 109
Who came off the board on either side of Marion Barber III.
Wisconsin
Virginia Tech
Southern Illinois
Virginia
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marion Barber III in the 2005 NFL Draft
Marion Barber III is a Running back out of Minnesota selected No. 109 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Marion Barber III drafted?
Marion Barber III was selected No. 109 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/marion-barber-iii.
What college did Marion Barber III play for?
Marion Barber III played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Marion Barber III's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/marion-barber-iii.