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Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo

2 Troy Barksdale (He/Him)

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 195
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Bolton, Mass.
  • Highschool Nashoba Regional

Biography

As a Scot
Worked at the Equal Actions Movement... Part of the Men of Color Collective.

2023
Played eight games… Led the team with 10 pass breakups, tied for second-best in the MIAC… Totaled 37 tackles, including 26 solo tackles… Logged eight tackles, including a sack, at St. Olaf on Sept. 23.

2022
Registered 26 tackles, two interceptions, and six pass break ups… Made five solo tackles and one pass break up against St. Olaf on Sept 24 and on Nov 12… Made an interception and scored a 60-yard touchdown against Hamline on Oct 29.

2021
Played in seven games... Made 17 tackles, including six solo tackles against Minnesota-Morris on Sept. 4... Registered an interception against Hamline on Oct. 30.

2019
Saw action in six games… Tallied seven tackles.

Before Mac
Chosen a MIAA and Division 4 All-Star while at Nashoba Regional High School… Received Central Massachusetts Hometeam honorable mention.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
Location was the biggest reason. I have a lot of family and friends in Minnesota and I wanted to go to a high academic school within the Twin Cities.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
I’ve been able to truly be myself and that’s what’s most important to me in being here.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
I am more conscious of people’s pronouns and gender identities.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
I have been prepared to excel at my work despite the struggles I might have. Being a student-athlete entails knowing and accepting your role. This doesn’t mean you’re defined by this responsibility, yet embracing it is critical to helping the team thrive. As life after graduation comes around, I’ll be ready for whatever role(s) come my way.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2

    2019First Year

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2020Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2021Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2022Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2023Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 195 lbs
    2