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2008 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 7 · #173 overall

Dominique Barber Minnesota Draft

Dominique Barber was drafted No. 173 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 39 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#173
Round
6
Draft class
2008
NFL games
39
Career AV
537th at Minnesota

The pick

How Dominique Barber came off the board in 2008.

Drafted by

Houston Texans

Rd 6, Pick 7 · #173 overall · AFC South

Full 2008 draft class (252 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Minnesota Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'0" · 210 lbs
Pre-draft board
38.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

39 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Games played
39
Career approximate value
537th among Minnesota picks
AV with the drafting club
5100% of career value
Final season
20113 years after the draft

Around pick 173

Who came off the board on either side of Dominique Barber.

#171 Marcus Henry WR · NYJ Kansas #172 Thomas Brown RB · ATL Georgia #174 Josh Morgan WR · SF Virginia Tech #175 Geno Hayes LB · TB Florida State

Other DB picks from Minnesota

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#118 Tyrone Carter DB · MIN · 2000 Minnesota #74 Benjamin St-Juste DB · WAS · 2021 Minnesota #106 Sean Lumpkin DB · NO · 1992 Minnesota #47 Tyler Nubin DB · NYG · 2024 Minnesota #152 Michael Lehan DB · CLE · 2003 Minnesota #262 Kerry Glenn DB · NYJ · 1985 Minnesota

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Dominique Barber in the 2008 NFL Draft

Dominique Barber is a Defensive back out of Minnesota selected No. 173 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft. 39 regular-season games · 5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Dominique Barber drafted?

Dominique Barber was selected No. 173 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/dominique-barber.

What college did Dominique Barber play for?

Dominique Barber 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 Dominique Barber's NFL career turn out?

39 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/dominique-barber.