Nick Barnett

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Nick Barnett
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Barnett at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in 2019
No. 56, 50, 55
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1981-05-27) May 27, 1981 (age 43)
Fontana, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school: Miller (Fontana)
College: Oregon State
NFL draft: 2003  / round: 1 / pick: 29
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,041
Sacks:20.5
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:7
Interceptions:12
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nicholas Alexander Barnett (born May 27, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played professionally for the Packers, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins. Sidelined by an injury, he was unable to play with the Packers during their Super Bowl XLV win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Early life

Barnett was born in Barstow, California and attended Fontana A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, California. [1]

College career

Barnett attended Oregon State University, where he was a four-year letter winner for the Oregon State Beavers football team (1999–2002), starting the last three seasons at strong side linebacker. As a senior, Barnett was a first-team All-Pacific-10 Conference selection. He led the conference in tackles with 121 (62 solo). Barnett registered his single game best against the University of California in 2001 with 18 tackles (11 solo).

He majored in Business Administration and Communications. [2]

College statistics

YearTeamGPGSTKSOASFRFCINTTFLPBUSCKPRES
1999Oregon State Beavers12011650-000-00-000.0-00
2000Oregon State Beavers1254434102–900-03–410.0-00
2001Oregon State Beavers11117341320-011–06-2042.0-115
2002Oregon State Beavers131312162590-020-021–7276.0-431
Total48292491431062–931–030–96128.0-546

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m)		236 lb
(107 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.69 s1.65 s2.75 s4.08 s7.00 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		32 reps
All values from NFL Combine [3]

Green Bay Packers

Barnett with the Packers in 2006 NickBarnettGBPackers2006.jpg
Barnett with the Packers in 2006

The Green Bay Packers selected Barnett in the first round (29th overall) of the 2003 NFL draft. [4] Barnett was the third linebacker drafted in 2003, behind Terrell Suggs (10th overall) and Calvin Pace (18th overall).

On July 19, 2003, the Packers signed Barnett to five-year, $6 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $3.21 million. [5] Barnett entered training camp as the 'de facto' starting middle linebacker, replacing Hardy Nickerson. [6] Head coach Mike Sherman named Barnett the starting middle linebacker to begin his rookie season. He started alongside outside linebackers Hannibal Navies and Na'il Diggs. [7]

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start during the Green Bay Packers' season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings and made five combined tackles (one solo) during their 30–25 loss. On September 14, 2003, Barnett collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo), deflected one pass, and made his first career interception during a 31–6 victory against the Detroit Lions in Week 2. Barnett intercepted a pass by Lions' quarterback Joey Harrington, that was originally intended for tight end Mikhael Ricks, and returned it for a 13-yard gain during the fourth quarter. [8] In Week 4, he made four combined tackles (three solo) and made his first career sack on Bears' quarterback Kordell Stewart for a five-yard loss during the first quarter of a 38–23 victory at the Chicago Bears. [9] Barnett was inactive for the Packers' Week 13 loss at the Detroit Lions after sustaining an ankle injury during a 20–10 win against the San Francisco 49ers the previous week. [10] He finished his rookie season in 2003 with 112 combined tackle (86 solo), three pass deflections, three interceptions, and two sacks in 15 games and 15 starts. [11]

The Packers finished first in the NFC North with a 10–6 record in 2003. On January 4, 2004, Barnett started in his first career playoff game and made six combined tackles (three solo) during a 33–27 overtime victory against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Wildcard Game. The following week, he made five solo tackles and defended two passes as the Packers lost 20–17 at the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Divisional Round and were eliminated from the playoffs.

On April 10, 2007, Barnett signed a six-year contract extension worth $34.85 million. [12]

Barnett missed the second half of the 2008 season after suffering a torn knee ligament during November 9's game against the Minnesota Vikings. [13]

Nick Barnett and Charles Woodson at Lambeau Field. Nick Barnett (56) and Charles Woodson (21).jpg
Nick Barnett and Charles Woodson at Lambeau Field.

Barnett suffered a season-ending wrist injury in a Week 4 matchup vs. the Detroit Lions. He was put on injured reserve on October 7, 2010. [14] It was the second time in three seasons that Barnett ended his season on injured reserve. As of 2018 Barnett is third in all-time tackles for the Green Bay Packers. Barnett was released on July 28, after Green Bay was unable to find a trade. [15]

Buffalo Bills

Barnett signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the Buffalo Bills on July 31, 2011. [16] On February 11, 2013, the Bills announced that Barnett would be released from his contract along with safety George Wilson.

Washington Redskins

On July 31, 2013, Barnett agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins. [17] He switched from the outside to inside linebacker position for the Redskins' defensive scheme. On December 24, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering a MCL sprain in the Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys. [18]

Professional statistics

YearTeamGTTklSoloAstSacksIntYdsAvgLgTDPass DefFFFR
2003Green Bay Packers15112862623217140301
2004Green Bay Packers161239231311616160501
2005Green Bay Packers161389147119595951113
2006Green Bay Packers1510562432231.530701
2007Green Bay Packers16131102293.524020380401
2008Green Bay Packers949418000000210
2009Green Bay Packers161058223400000700
2010Green Bay Packers424195000000100
2011Buffalo Bills161307852338027331510
2012Buffalo Bills161127240200000130
2013Washington Redskins141275000000000
Total137104173230920.512255219523537

Coaching career

Barnett is currently the head coach at Del Norte Highschool in San Diego, CA.

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  16. ↑ Barnett becomes newest Bills 'backer
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