Barber said he doesn’t feel any added pressure.
“It doesn’t make (this) difficult,” Barber said. “It kind of makes it easier. I have something to strive for, push for.”
Barber said he dealt with a lot of adversity growing up in the Atlanta area; he battled ADHD and dyslexia and did not have a steady home life. One reason he chose to attend Auburn was to be closer to his mom.
Barber — who rushed for 1,016 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2015 — said he is trying to serve as motivation for kids who might be facing adversity in their lives.