Barber's success an impressive ride since struggles as youth
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Sep. 19, 2021 03:03 PM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after Barber scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after Barber scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Sep. 26, 2021 06:40 PM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) dives in for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) dives in for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Sep. 26, 2021 06:40 PM EDT