He was originally intended to be a third - down running back until Rodney Hampton had disappointing years in 1996 and 1997 .
Barber was drafted by the New York Giants in the 2nd round of the 1997 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia .
Barber was originally intended to be a third - down running back until Rodney Hampton had disappointing years in 1996 and 1997 .
Barber was drafted by the New York Giants in the 2nd round of the 1997 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia .