Adds depth as the backup at the fullback position ... Joined the team as a walk-on two years ago ... Shows great potential for his future as a Golden Eagle ... Named by the coaching staff as the Tomorrow's Team Player of the Week for the Florida game (9/2) on offense and the East Carolina game (10/28) for special teams ... 2006(Fr.): Saw limited action during the season ... Played against Southeastern Louisiana (9/9) and recorded one carry for nine yards ... Prep: Three-year letterwinner for Coach Terry Curtis at UMS Wright HS ... Named first-team all-state as a junior and senior ... Was a finalist for the 4-A lineman of the year as a senior ... Named first-team all-region as a senior, while earning second-team honors as a junior ... Also lettered for three years in baseball ... Earned the deadly diamond honorable mention award as a junior ... Personal: Son of Jeff and Tara Barton ... Majoring in business administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and small business management ... Born July 15, 1986.