NFL Report: Mark Barron, Ellis Lankster make first interceptions as pros (video)

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Former Coastal Alabama prep stars Mark Barron and Ellis Lankster made the first interceptions of their NFL careers on Sunday -- a day when defenders stepped into the spotlight.

Barron, who starred at St. Paul's before becoming an All-American at Alabama, led Tampa Bay's defensive effort in the Buccaneers' 38-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Barron topped the Bucs with eight tackles, including two behind the line of scrimmage.

Barron, who plays strong safety for the Bucs, grabbed a pass thrown by Kansas City quarterback Brady Quinn at the Tampa Bay 7-yard line after the ball had been tipped. Barron's pick, which he returned 12 yards, kept the score at 0-0 in the first quarter. Barron also knocked down a pass during the game.

Former Vigor standout Ellis Lankster helped the New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 35-9. The Jets' fifth defensive back, Lankster had three tackles on defense, plus a special-teams stop. He intercepted a deep pass thrown by Colts quarterback Andrew Luck for wide receiver Donnie Avery, and the play ended up as a touchback for the Jets.

Nick Fairley, who starred a Williamson before becoming an All-American at Auburn, had his most active day of the season for the Detroit Lions in their 26-23 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fairley started at defensive tackle and was credited with two tackles, three quarterback hurries and one pass defended. In the overtime period, he teamed with defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch to sack Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick.

Former Baldwin County and Alabama standout Wallace Gilberry also had a sack on Sunday, throwing Cleveland quarterback Brandon Weeden for a 9-yard loss. However, Gilberry's Cincinnati Bengals were beaten by the Browns 34-24.

On Thursday night, another former Auburn defensive line star was in action. Sen'Derrick Marks, who prepped at Vigor, came up with three tackles and knocked down a pass as a defensive tackle for Tennessee in the Titans' 26-23 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Former Foley star Julio Jones, who went on to play for Alabama, had four catches for 63 yards - including a 25-yard reception on the first snap of the game - as his Atlanta Falcons defeated the Oakland Raiders 23-20 on Sunday.

Source: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/nfl_report_mark_barron_ellis_l.html

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