MSU's Karim Barton set for 2014 NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl

BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Former Morgan State lineman Karim Barton has been invited to play in the 2014 NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl on Saturday.

The all-star game between the National Team and the American Team will be televised on ESPN2 and kicks off at 6 p.m. EST.

The offensive lineman from Los Angeles will be one of the talented draft-eligible seniors competing in the all-star game on January 18 at StubHub Center on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

Barton is listed at 6-3, 315 lbs. and is known for his ability to play anywhere on the offensive line. The versatile lineman earned First-Team Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honors and took home the MEAC's Offensive Lineman of the Week honors three times in his final campaign with the Bears. In a 34-22 win over N.C. Central, Barton anchored the offensive line that accounted for 385 yards of total offense as he graded out at 97-percent of his assignments, recorded three pancake blocks and allowed zero sacks. This was a repeat from his standout performance against Army, where he also graded out at 97-percent on his assignments, added three pancake blacks and gave up zero sacks.

In a upset win against Florida A&M on homecoming, Barton paved the way for the Bears' ground game that churned for 238 rushing yards and controlled the time of possession (37-to-22 minutes). That day, he again graded out at 97-percent of his assignments as the team accounted for 382 yards of total offense.

For player confirmations and news surrounding the game, follow @NFLPABowl on Twitter and on Facebook at Facebook.com/NFLPACollegiateBowl.

Pro-football players and coaching legends will work with the game's future stars, giving them first-hand insight on what it takes to win on and off of the field. Dennis Green and Dick Vermeil will serve as the head coaches for the American and National Teams. Visit the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl site for a full list of the teams' assistant coaches.

Tickets are on sale now: http://collegiate.nflpa.com/

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