Marion Barber Runningback from Minnesota was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the 4th round of the 2005 NFL draft.

The son of former NFLer, Marion Barber, Jr., the younger Barber's style of play is quite similar to his father - a quick, power runner with good receiving skills who also adds value as a punt returner. It was fitting that in his last game as a Gopher that Marion surpassed his father for second place on the school's career-record list with 35 touchdowns rushing. In 38 games with the Gophers, Marion carried the ball 575 times for 3276 yards (5.7 avg) and 35 touchdowns. Only Darrell Thompson (40, 1986-89) scored more touchdowns on the ground in school history. His 3276 yards rank behind Thomas Hamner (3810, 1996-99) and Thompson (4654) on the school's all-time record list. His fourteen games of at least 100 yards rushing rank third in school annals behind Thompson (23) and Hamner (15). He also gained 190 yards on 21 receptions (9.0 avg), 515 yards on 47 punt returns (11.0 avg) and 514 yards on 23 kickoff returns (22.3 avg). His 4495 all-purpose yards rank second in school history behind Thompson (5109).