
Barry Tripp brings old-school trench toughness to Winston-Salem State
Barry Tripp is a classic interior defensive lineman built for disruption, not flash: Winston-Salem State lists him at 6-0, 290, and his early-career bio highlights strength, mobility, and the ability to bottle up offenses. In 2010, he showed up on the stat sheet with tackles, a half-sack, a fumble recovery, and quarterback pressure, which fits a physical, high-effort profile that coaches tend to trust. The main appeal is his sturdy frame, leverage, and plug-the-gap style—good fit material for a defense that wants its DL to hold the line and wreck timing.