Mitchell Barnett (born February 23, 1993) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker. He was drafted 59th overall in the 2016 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and signed with the team on May 27, 2016.[1] After two seasons and 29 games with the Tiger-Cats, he signed as a free agent with the BC Lions on February 13, 2018.[2] He retired from professional football on February 11, 2021.[3]
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| Born: | February 23, 1993 North Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| College | Simon Fraser British Columbia |
| High school | Handsworth Secondary |
| CFL draft | 2016, round: 7, pick: 59 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
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| 2016–2017 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2018–2020 | BC Lions |
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| Career stats | |
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He played NCAA football with the Simon Fraser Clan from 2013 to 2014 before transferring to the UBC Thunderbirds football program for the 2015 CIS football season where he was part of the 51st Vanier Cup championship team.
Personal life
editBarnett's father, Bruce Barnett, played for the Lions from 1985 to 1986 and was part of the Lions' 73rd Grey Cup victory in 1985.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Tiger-Cats sign entire 2016 draft class
- ^ Lions ink former UBC defenders Barnett and Termansen
- ^ Baker, Matt (February 11, 2021). "Linebacker Mitch Barnett announces retirement". BCLions.com. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Top CFL prospects to watch at the Vanier Cup
- ^ CFLapedia Bruce Barnett stats
External links
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