Barry Church

Barry Church
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Church with the Dallas Cowboys in 2015
No. 42 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Strong safety
Personal information
Born: (1988-02-11) February 11, 1988
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: Penn Hills
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
College: Toledo
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2018
Total tackles: 577
Sacks: 1.5
Interceptions: 9
Pass deflections: 25
Forced fumbles: 7
Fumble recoveries: 3
Defensive touchdowns: 2
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Barry Michael Church (born February 11, 1988) is an American football strong safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Toledo and signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

Early years

Church attended Penn Hills High School, where he was a two-sport star in football and track. In football, he recorded 80 tackles, 9.0 sacks, and four interceptions while playing safety as a senior, that year he also played wide receiver, catching 30 passes for 670 yards and four touchdowns. He was named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's "Terrific 25" team, second-team all-state Class AAAA, first-team Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League-East honors, and played in the Big 33 Football Classic.

Also an standout track & field athlete, Church was one of the state's top performers in the triple jump event, and captured the state title at the 2005 PTFCA Indoor State Championships with a leap of 14.32 meters (46 ft, 7 in).[1] He also recorded a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the Metro Index camp.

College career

Church was a four-year starter while at the University of Toledo, finishing with 354 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 9 interceptions, 18 pass breakups, 6 forced fumbles, and 3 blocked kicks. In his first year, he was named second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News and would be selected first-team All-MAC four straight years, becoming the first Toledo and the third Mid-American Conference player ever to achieve that distinction.

As a senior, he was second on the team with 98 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, 2 pass deflections and 3 blocked kicks. He was one of the semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award and also played in the East-West Shrine Game.

Professional career

External video
Barry Church's NFL Combine workout
Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert jump Broad BP
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		 222 lb
(101 kg)		 33 1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 9 3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.72 s 1.64 s 2.75 s 4.17 s 6.65 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 19 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Dallas Cowboys

On April 25, 2010, the Dallas Cowboys signed Church to a three-year, $1.22 million contract that includes a $3,500 signing bonus after he went undrafted during the 2010 NFL Draft.[3][4]

2010

Throughout training camp, Church competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against Michael Hamlin, Patrick Watkins, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, and Danny McCray.[5][6] Head coach Wade Phillips named Church the backup strong safety, behind veteran Gerald Sensabaugh, to start the regular season.[7]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Dallas Cowboys' Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears after being inactive for their season-opener. Church finished the Cowboys' 27–20 loss with one assisted tackle. He made his first career tackle with teammate Danny McCray on Danieal Manning during a 21-yard kick return by Manning in the second quarter.[8] On October 31, 2010, Church collected a season-high four combined tackles in the Cowboys' 35–17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. On November 9, 2010, the Dallas Cowboys fired head coach Wade Phillips after a 45–7 loss to the Green Bay Packers and falling to a 1-7 record.[9] He finished his rookie season in 2010 with 20 combined tackles (15 solo) in 15 games and zero starts.[10] He also made 16 tackles on special teams.

2011

Church returned to training camp in 2011 and competed for a role as a backup safety against Andrew Sendejo, Danny McCray, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, and Michael Hamlin. Head coach Jason Garrett named him the backup behind Gerald Sensabaugh and Abram Elam to start the regular season.[11][12]

In Week 4, Church recorded a season-high six combined tackles in a 34–30 loss to the Detroit Lions. On December 11, 2011, he earned his first career start and recorded two solo tackles before leaving the Cowboys' 37–34 loss to the New York Giants in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. On December 13, 2011, the Dallas Cowboys placed Church on injured reserve after discovering his shoulder would require surgery to repair the AC joint.[13] He finished his second season in 2011 with 28 combined tackles (21 solo) in 13 games and one start.[10]

2012

He returned to training camp and competed for the job as the starting strong safety against Brodney Pool. Church was named the starting strong safety, alongside free safety Gerald Sensabaugh, to start season.[14]

He started the Dallas Cowboys' season-opener at the New York Giants and recorded two combined tackles in their 24–17 victory. On September 23, 2012, Church made a season-high three solo tackles in a 16–10 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but left in the third quarter after sustaining a torn achilles. He underwent surgery to repair the tendon two days later.[15] Church finished his last season under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan with six combined tackles (four solo) in three games and three starts.[10]

On October 26, 2012, the Dallas Cowboys signed Church to a four-year, $8.82 million contract extension that includes $3.32 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.5 million.[16]

2013

Throughout training camp, Church competed for the job as the starting free safety against rookie J. J. Wilcox and Matt Johnson after it was left vacant by the retirement of Gerald Sensabaugh.[17] Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin named him the starting free safety, along with strong safety Will Allen, to start the regular season.[18]

On October 20, 2013, Church recorded five combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first career interception off quarterback Matt Barkley during a 17–3 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 10, he collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (nine solo) in the Cowboys' 49–17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The following week, Church made 13 combined tackles (eight solo) in a 24-21 victory at the New York Giants.[19] Church finished his first full season as a starter with a career-high 135 combined tackles (107 solo), six pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[10]

2014

Church entered training camp slated as the starting free safety with starting strong safety J.J. Wilcox.[20] In Week 12, Church recorded eight solo tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by Eli Manning for a 45-yard gain during their 35–28 victory at the New York Giants. The following week, he collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo) and broke up a pass in the Cowboys' 33–10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.[21] He finished the season with 97 combined tackles (77 solo), six pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts.[10]

The Dallas Cowboys finished first in the NFC East with a 12–4 record and received a playoff berth. On January 4, 2015, Church started in his first career playoff game and recorded four combined tackles during a 24–20 victory against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wildcard Game. The following week, he made eight combined tackles in the Cowboys' 26–21 loss at the Green Bay Packers.[21]

2015

Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli opted to retain Church and Wilcox as the starting safety duo after assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin was not re-signed during the off-season.[22]

In Week 10, Church collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo) during the Cowboys' 10–6 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On December 13, 2015, he tied his season-high of 11 combined tackles (nine solo) during a 28–7 loss at the Green Bay Packers. On December 27, 2015, Church recorded seven combined tackles, but left the Cowboys' 16–6 loss at the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter after breaking his right arm.[23] He was expected to be in a cast for 6–8 weeks and missed the last game of the season.[24] He finished the 2015 season with 117 combined tackles (78 solo) and a forced fumble in 15 games and 15 starts.[10]

2016

Head coach Jason Garrett named Church the starting strong safety, alongside starting free safety Byron Jones.[25]

During Week 2, Church made five combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Kirk Cousins in the endzone. The interception set up Dak Prescott for the Cowboys' game-winning drive in the their 27–23 victory at the Washington Redskins.[26] Against the Green Bay Packers he had five tackles, a forced fumble, a pass defended, and a third-quarter interception. On October 30, 2016, Church made three combined tackles before leaving Dallas' 29–23 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter after fracturing his forearm during a touchdown drive by the Eagles. He was sidelined for four consecutive games (Weeks 9–12) due to the injury, but returned in Week 13 and opted to play with his cast on.[27] In Week 16, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (seven solo) in a 42–31 victory against the Detroit Lions.[28] Church completed the 2016 season with 85 combined tackles (61 solo), four passes defensed, and two interceptions in 12 games and 12 starts.[10] He received an overall grade of 86.2 from Pro Football Focus in 2016 and ranked ninth among all qualifying safeties.[29]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 9, 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Church to a four-year, $26 million contract that includes $12 million guaranteed.[4][30][31] Head coach Doug Marrone named Church the starting strong safety, along with free safety Tashaun Gipson, after it was left vacant due to Jonathan Cyprien's departure to the Tennessee Titans in free agency.[32]

2017

In Week 4, Church made six combined tackles and sacked quarterback Josh McCown in the Jaguars' 23–20 loss at the New York Jets. On October 8, 2017, Church recorded five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by Ben Roethlisberger for a 51-yard touchdown during a 30–9 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers. It marked his first touchdown in eight seasons. The Jaguars' defense set a franchise record by intercepting five passes by Ben Roethlisberger during their game. In Week 12, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Carson Palmer during a 27–24 loss at the Arizona Cardinals. Church finished his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars with 74 combined tackles (58 solo), eight pass deflections, four interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.[10]

The Jaguars finished first in the AFC South with a 10–6 record to clinch a playoff berth. The Jaguars defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wildcard Game and went on to defeat the Steelers 45–42 in the AFC Divisional round. Church recorded seven combined tackles during their victory over the Steelers. On January 21, 2018, Church made one tackle during the Jaguars' 24–20 loss at the New England. He drew criticism and received a personal foul after delivering a hit to tight end Rob Gronkowski's head. Gronkowski was immediately carted of the field and did not return after he suffered a concussion. On January 26, 2018, Church was fined $24,309 for the hit.[33] Pro Football Focus gave Church an overall grade of 83.2 in 2017, ranking him 22nd among all qualifying safeties.[34]

Career statistics

Regular season
NFL career statistics
SeasonTacklesFumblesInterceptions
YearTeamGCombSoloAsstSackFFFRYdsIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2010DAL 15201550.0100000.0000
2011DAL 13282170.0000000.0000
2012DAL 36420.0016000.0000
2013DAL 16135107280.03127100.0006
2014DAL 169777200.011-124924.54506
2015DAL 1511778390.0100000.0000
2016DAL 128561240.01002147.01404
2017JAX 167458161.500045112.85118
Career1065624211411.57332911412.751124
Postseason
NFL career statistics
SeasonTacklesFumblesInterceptions
YearTeamGCombSoloAsstSackFFFRYdsIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2014DAL 2121020.010-2000000
2016DAL 14221.01002147.01400
2017JAX 3131030.0000000000
Career1065624211411.57332911412.751124
Key to abbreviations

G = Games played
Comb = Combined tackles
Solo = Solo tackles
Asst = Assisted tackles
Sack Quarterback sacks
FF = Fumbles forced
FR = Fumbles recovered
Yds = Fumble return yards
Int = Interceptions
Yds = Interception return yards
Avg = Interception return average
Lng = Longest interception return
TD = Defensive touchdowns
PD = Passes defended

References

  1. ↑ "2005 PTFCA Indoor State Championships". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  2. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Barry Church". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ "17 Undrafted Rookies Agree To Terms". Dallascowboys.com. 2010-04-25. Archived from the original on 2010-04-28. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
  4. 1 2 "Spotrac.com: Barry Church contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart: 07/01/2010". Ourlads.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ Mosely, Matt (August 23, 2010). "Safety the first concern for Dallas Cowboys". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  7. ↑ "2010 Cowboys 53-man roster". bloggingtheboys.com. September 4, 2010. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ "NFL Game Center: Week 2-2010: Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Cowboys' Wade Phillips fired". ESPN.com. November 9, 2010. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "NFL Player stats: Barry Church (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart: 09/04/2011". Ourlads.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  12. ↑ Perryman, Brett (September 4, 2011). "A Complete Look At The 2011 Dallas Cowboys Roster". dallas.sbnation.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  13. ↑ Archer, Todd (December 13, 2011). "Cowboys sign safety, Barry Church to IR". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart: 09/01/2012". Ourlads.com. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  15. ↑ Watkins, Calvin (September 25, 2012). "Barry Church undergoes Achilles surgery". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  16. ↑ Rapoport, Ian (2012-10-26). "Barry Church, Dallas Cowboys sign four-year contract extension". National Football League. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  17. ↑ Machota, John (May 21, 2013). "Cowboys rookie safety J.J. Wilcox showing his physicality even without pads on". sportsday.dallasnews.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart: 09/05/2013". Ourlads.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  19. ↑ "NFL Player stats: Barry Church (2013)". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Position Battle: Big Safety Competition Opposite Church". dallascowboys.com. July 7, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  21. 1 2 "NFL Player stats: Barry Church (2014)". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Report: Monte Kiffin will not return to the Cowboys' coaching staff". si.com. February 10, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  23. ↑ Machota, John (December 27, 2015). "Cowboys injury report: Barry Church headed to IR, Devin Street has a concussion". sportsday.dallasnews.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  24. ↑ Helman, David (December 27, 2015). "Barry Church Suffers Broken Arm, Expects 6-To-8 Week Recovery Time". Dallascowboys.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  25. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart: 09/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Morris' TD after Cousins' INT leads Cowboys past Skins 27-23". ESPN.com. March 9, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Cowboys safety Barry Church, cornerback Mo Claiborne both suffer injuries in second half". sportsday.dallasnews.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  28. ↑ "NFL Player stats: Barry Church (2016)". NFL.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  29. ↑ Claasen, Matt (January 10, 2017). "Ranking all 32 NFL secondaries this season". profootballfocus.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  30. ↑ Patra, Kevin (March 9, 2017). "Jaguars expected to land safety Barry Church". NFL.com.
  31. ↑ Oehser, John (March 10, 2017). "OFFICIAL: Barry Church signs with Jaguars". Jaguars.com.
  32. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Jacksonville Jaguars Depth Chart: 09/02/2017". Ourlads.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  33. ↑ "Barry Church fined $24,309 for hit on Rob Gronkowski". NFL. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  34. ↑ "Pro Football Focus: Barry Church". profootballfocus.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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