Education
Barksdale attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he was a two-way lineman for coach Thomas Wilcher.
Barksdale attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he was a two-way lineman for coach Thomas Wilcher.
He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University. Barksdale has also played for the Saint Louis Rams. He recorded 73 tackles (17 for losses), 14 hurries, seven quarterback sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles as a senior, and received High School All-American honors by Parade and United States of America Today.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Barksdale was listed as the Number.
6 defensive tackle prospect in the nation. He chose Louisiana State University over Michigan State, Notre Dame and Ohio State, becoming the first state of Michigan signee in Louisiana State University history.
Barksdale graduated early from high school and enrolled at Louisiana State University in January 2007. Although recruited as a defensive tackle, he was switched to the offensive side of the ball during fall camp.
As a true freshman in 2007 he played 14 games as a backup to Carnell Stewart at right tackle.
Following Stewart"s graduation, Barksdale took over as right tackle and started all 13 games for the Tigers. He helped anchor an offensive line that paved the way for an Louisiana State University rushing attack that ranked Number. 4 in the Securities and Exchange Commission with 166.7 yards per game.
Barksdale and left tackle Ciron Black were regarded as "the best duo of tackles in Securities and Exchange Commission."
Oakland Raiders
Barksdale was selected with the 92nd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
He was released on September 26, 2012. Saint Louis Rams
The Saint Louis Rams signed Barksdale on September 27, 2012.
On October 21, 2012, Barksdale made his first NFL start at left tackle against the Green Bay Packers. San Diego Chargers
Barksdale signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on May 19, 2015.
The deal worth the base minimum, with a $350,000 signing bonus, and up to $1,000,000 in incentives.
On March 7, 2016, Barksdale agreed to a four-year contract extension.
He also participated in the United States. Army All-American Bowl as a member of the East team
