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Michael Barrett (American football)

Michael Barrett Jr. (born December 21, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. Barrett was twice named All-Big Ten. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL draft.

Michael Barrett
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Barrett with Michigan in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-14) December 14, 1999 (age 24)
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Lowndes (Valdosta, Georgia)
College:Michigan (2018–2023)
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2024 / round: 7 / pick: 240
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and high school

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Barrett was born in Valdosta, Georgia where he attended high school at Lowndes. In Barrett's senior season, he was named Georgia’s Class 7A Player of the Year.[1]

As a junior, Barrett went 132-of-213 passing for 2,753 yards and 27 touchdowns; adding 1,283 rushing yards and 21 TDs on the ground. In Barrett's senior season, he completed 110 of his 156 passes for 1,705 yards and 16 touchdowns, with two interceptions, while also adding 1,195 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.[2]

Barrett committed to play college football at the University of Michigan; over schools such as Georgia Tech, LSU, Nebraska, and Michigan State.[3][4]

College career

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Barrett kisses the trophy after the Wolverines won the 2024 CFP National Championship.

In 2018 Barrett enrolled at the University of Michigan. In his first season, he appeared in two games, recording no statistics. In 2019, he played mostly on special teams, playing in 11 games tallying 7 tackles.[5]

In the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Barrett started all 6 games, recording 44 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, a sack and a forced fumble, also taking a kickoff back 66 yards.[6] Barrett’s first career sack came in his first career start on October 24, 2020, versus Minnesota.

In the 2021 season, Barrett started one game, recording 20 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, a sack and a pass deflection.[7]

On October 8, 2022, Barrett totaled 7 tackles and a crucial sack, as he helped Michigan survive and defeat the Indiana Hoosiers.[8] On November 5, 2022, Barrett recorded his first career interception, picking off two passes, and returning one for a touchdown, in a win over Rutgers.[9]

Barrett finished his breakout 2022 season starting 14 games, with 72 tackles, five tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 pass deflections. [10] Barrett was named Third-team All-Big Ten.[11][12]

Barrett returned to the Wolverines for the 2023 season, his final season of eligibility.[13] Barrett opened the season as one of Michigan's six team captains.[14][15]Barrett won a national championship with Michigan in 2023, and earned a third-team All-Big Ten selection, making him a two-time All-Big Ten selection. Barrett started all 15 games, finishing his final season with 65 tackles, 3 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. [16]

Barrett finished his University of Michigan career as the all-time winningest player in team history, ending with a career record of 61-14 in his six seasons, 2018 to 2023.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump
5 ft 11+3⁄8 in
(1.81 m) 		233 lb
(106 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		 4.70 s 1.64 s 2.70 s 4.55 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[17][18][19]

Carolina Panthers

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Barrett was selected in the seventh round, 240th overall, by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL draft.[20]

Seattle Seahawks

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On August 22, 2024, the Panthers traded Barrett to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for cornerback Mike Jackson.[21] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] He was released on September 10.[24]

Cleveland Browns

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On September 12, 2024, Barrett was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[25] He was released on October 8.[26]

References

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  1. ^ Sugiura, Ken (January 23, 2018). "Georgia Tech target Michael Barrett commits to Michigan". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Michigan man: Lowndes QB Michael Barrett commits to Michigan". Voldosta Daily Times. January 24, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Baugardner, Nick (January 23, 2018). "Michigan football: 3-star prospect Michael Barrett commits for 2018". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Trieu, Allen (January 23, 2018). "Trieu: UM lands 'big-time' Georgia athlete Michael Barrett". Detroit News. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  5. ^ McMann, Aaron (December 26, 2019). "Michael Barrett is Michigan's next hybrid linebacker, but where?". MLive.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Michael Barrett 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Michael Barrett 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  8. ^ McMann, Aaron (March 10, 2023). "Michigan's 'old head' Michael Barrett explains return, and spring focus". MLive.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Raines, Spencer (November 11, 2022). "The quarterback of the defense: Michael Barrett is finally showing out". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "Michael Barrett 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  11. ^ Breiler, Christopher (April 20, 2023). "Michigan Football's Impact Players For 2023: Linebackers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  12. ^ Knoop, Trent (August 11, 2023). "Three Michigan Defenders Up For Major Awards In 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  13. ^ Garcia, Tony (January 15, 2023). "Michigan football getting WR Cornelius Johnson, LB Michael Barrett back in 2023". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  14. ^ Pappalardo, Charlie (August 25, 2023). "Michigan's captains emphasize vocal leadership, learning from the past". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "Michigan football captains reflect on high honor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  16. ^ "Michael Barrett College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  17. ^ "Michael Barrett Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Michael Barrett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  19. ^ "Michigan Pro Day 2024". mgoblue.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  20. ^ Hill, Kassidy (April 27, 2024). "The Panthers select linebacker Michael Barrett at No. 240 overall in 2024 NFL draft". panthers.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "Panthers acquire cornerback Michael Jackson in trade with Seahawks". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  22. ^ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  23. ^ Boyle, John (August 28, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including Veteran Cornerback Artie Burns". Seahawks.com.
  24. ^ Boyle, John (September 10, 2024). "Seahawks Sign WR Ty Scott To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  25. ^ "Browns place CB Myles Harden on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 12, 2024.
  26. ^ "Browns waive Javion Cohen, Sam Kamara and Blake Whiteheart". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 8, 2024.
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