After using a redshirt season in 2016, Barlow played college football for the Boston College Eagles from 2017 to 2021.[1] He played in 50 games where he had 128 total tackles, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[2]
Professional career
Toronto Argonauts
On August 3, 2022, it was announced that Barlow had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[3][4] He soon after made his professional debut on August 12, 2022, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[2] In his next game, on August 26, 2022, also against the Tiger-Cats, he recorded his first sack when he tackled Dane Evans late in the fourth quarter.[5] Barlow made his first start in the last game of the regular season on October 29, 2022, against the Montreal Alouettes where he had three defensive tackles.[2][6] He played in 10 of the team's last 11 regular season games in 2022 where he had 18 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one sack.[2]
Barlow became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[7]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 14, 2024, it was announced that Barlow had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[8]
Personal life
Barlow was born to parents Reggie and Wendy Barlow and has one brother, Devon and one sister, Sherri.[1]