Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr grew up in Los Angeles without a hometown NFL team to root for, but he had a player he followed.
Barr cheered for Derrick Brooks, a hall of fame linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1995-2006. So when it came time for Barr to choose a uniform number last year before his rookie season, it was an easy decision.
"Derrick Brooks was one of my favorite players, and he's the reason I chose No. 55," Barr said. "I just appreciate what he did for football and for his team. He's a hall of fame player and a guy that I admire.