2012 (junior): Played and started in all 11 games at left guard... Part of an offensive line that produced three 1000-yard rushers in the last two years.

2011 (sophomore): Played 11 games and started the final eight at left guard... The Cougars' 2011 offensive line only allowed 3 sacks, which was the second least of any college football team in the country... Led the offense to a touchdown 75% of the time that it reached the red-zone, which is the best in Cougars history since the stat started being tracked in 2007... With the help of the offensive line, the Cougars averaged 7.6 yards per carry in 2011... That team was the most successful running team in the school's history.

Oregon: Member of the University of Oregon football program for two years ... Redshirted his freshman year while participating as a member of the scout team ... Saw his first collegiate action in eight snaps during his redshirt freshman season in 2009.

High school: Played three years of varsity football for head coach Jim Kunua at state-power Orange Lutheran ... Contributed to an overall record of 31-5 over his three seasons for the Lancers ... As a 2006-2007 junior, was a member of the Orange Lutheran Division II State Championship team and CIF Pac 5 Championship team who finished its season at 14-1 ranked No. 2 in Calif. and No. 15 nationally ... Earned second team all-conference honors as a 2010 senior and offensive lineman of the year for the Lancers

Personal: Born on November 9, 1989 in Anaheim, Calif. Parents are Robert (salesman) and Celia (dental hygienist) Barker. Has one brother (Brett) ... Majoring in History and would like to teach and coach after college ... Enjoys fishing and camping.