Barry Redden (1990) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Barry Redden

Induction:
1990
Class:
1981

Barry Redden held Richmond rushing records for game (280), season (1,629) and career (3,324 - broken in 1994 by Uly Scott). He was a Heisman Trophy candidate his senior season being the third leading rusher in the nation behind Herschel Walker and Marcus Allen. Barry was announced to the first team All-America Strength and Conditioning Team his senior year (bench-505 lbs., ran 4.4 40-yd dash, 35" vertical leap). He scored 22 career touchdowns, with 21 of those on the ground, also a UR record. He was a first-round selection in the 1981 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Named a Third Team All-America in 1981. Following his senior season, he played in the Blue-Gray, Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl games. A 14th overall pick in the draft, he played nine seasons in the NFL (Rams, Chargers, Browns). Redden was born in Sarasota, Florida on July 21, 1960.