A True “Giant” Receiver: An Inside Look at Ramses Barden

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Published: May 30, 2009

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... standing 6'6'' and weighing 229 pounds, he caught everyone's attention. Barden may look out of place lining up out wide but make no mistake, this is a wide receiver.

Barden was named after the Egyptian pharaoh—as his dad said he wanted "to give him something that would make him feel different and stand out." Like a sore thumb, Barden sure does stand out. A "big" corner back is considered to be about 6'0'' or a little bigger.

Every average fan that watches football can realize the mismatch Barden creates on the gridiron.

Out of high school, Barden didn't garner much attention from the big college powerhouses, and decided to attend Cal-Poly. While at Cal-Poly, Barden was a two time All-American.

Barden reeled in 50 touchdowns, 206 receptions, and 4,203 total receiving yards, with a 20.4 average yard per catch. Barden is one of only three players in Division 1-AA/Football Championship Subdivision history, the great Jerry Rice being another, to ca...

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