the 2007 NFL Draft. He was given an honorable mention by Bleacher Report as one of the best trades in the New York Jets' history. As part of the deal, the Jets assumed the remainder of his contract which had three seasons remaining at base salaries of $2.5 million (2006), $3.25 million (2007) and $4 million (2008). Barlow appeared in twelve games for the Jets but only started three. He rushed for 370 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. Due to another knee injury, he was placed on injury reserve and was subsequently released on February 21, 2007. Pittsburgh Steelers After the Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to draft a running back during the 2007 NFL Draft, Barlow met with the team on May 4, 2007, eventually signing a one-year contract with them on May 10, 2007. Barlow signed a one-year contract with the Steelers on May 10, 2007. He was expected to share running-back duties with starter Willie Parker. Barlow was released on August 27, 2007 due to a career-ending knee injury. Philanthropy While a member of the 49ers, Barlow would make routine visits to San Quentin State Prison to visit inmates and give them encouragement for post-prison life. Barlow also spent time reading to kids at different schools in the San Francisco area and also visited kids at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Barlow has been a long-time advocate for children's cancer charities. He has rallied with former San Francisco mayor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor Gavin Newsom at charity events to combat breast cancer. In 2012, Barlow released a statement in support of new cancer treatments including a finding that folic acid playing a significant role in reducing the rates of two childhood cancers. Barlow is also an outspoken supporter of the YMCA. He is involved in the YMCA's day summer camp program and other programs for kids offered by the YMCA. Career statistics NFL career References External links Kevan Barlow at ESPN.com 1979 births African-American players of American football American football running backs Players of American football from Pittsburgh Living people Pittsburgh Panthers football players University of Pittsburgh alumni San Francisco 49ers players New York Jets players Pittsburgh Steelers players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American sportspeople