Connor Barwin

Connor Barwin, born on October 15, 1986, in Hazel Park, Michigan, began his athletic career at the University of Cincinnati. He excelled in college football, distinguishing himself as a first-team All-America and All-Big East Conference selection. In 2008, as a senior defensive end, he recorded 12.0 sacks, which ranked third in program history. His versatility extended to college basketball, where he played as a backup forward for two seasons. This period established his foundation in competitive sports.

Barwin was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, marking the start of a 10-year professional playing career. After four seasons with the Texans, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. During his tenure with the Eagles from 2013 to 2016, Barwin started all 65 games (regular season and playoffs) and recorded 31.5 sacks. His most notable season was 2014, when he earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors after leading the NFC with 14.5 sacks. Following his time with the Eagles, he played for the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and the New York Giants in 2018 before retiring from playing in 2019.

After retiring as a player, Barwin transitioned to an executive role within the Philadelphia Eagles organization. He joined the front office as a special assistant to the general manager in 2020, then served as director of player development from 2022 to 2023. In 2024, he was promoted to Head of Football Development and Strategy. Beyond football, Barwin founded the Make the World Better (MTWB) Foundation in 2013, which works on urban revitalization projects in Philadelphia, raising over $30 million for initiatives such as Vare Recreation Center and Ralph Brooks Park. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2023.