Phillip Barnett

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Phillip Barnett
Albany Firebirds
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-03) June 3, 1990 (age 33)
Middletown, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Middletown (OH)
College: Toledo
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • CIFL Champion (2011)
  • 1st Team All-UIFL North (2012)
  • UIFL Champion (2012)
  • PIFL Offensive Player of the Year (2014)
  • PIFL Champion (2014)
  • NAL Champion (2021)
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:107
Receiving yards:1,048
Receiving TDs:22
Tackles:13.0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Phillip Barnett (born June 3, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Washington Valor of the Arena Football League (AFL) and played college football at the University of Toledo.

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College career

Barnett signed a letter of intent with the University of Toledo to play football, [1] however he never appeared in a single game for the Rockets.

Professional career

Cincinnati Commandos

Barnett signed with the Cincinnati Commandos of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). [2] Barnett helped the Commandos to an undefeated 2011 season, winning the 2011 CIFL Championship Game. Barnett returned to the Commandos in 2012, helping the Commandos claim another championship, this time in the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL).

Texas Revolution

In 2013, the Commandos folded, and Barnett followed head coach Billy Back to the Texas Revolution of the Indoor Football League (IFL). [3]

Nashville Venom

In 2014, Barnett once again followed head coach Billy Back, this time to the Nashville Venom of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). [4] Barnett was named the Offensive Player of the Year in the PIFL, helping the Venom to a 10-2 record, and a PIFL Championship. [5]

Tampa Bay Storm

On March 20, 2015, Barnett was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL). [6]

Wichita Falls Nighthawks

On October 20, 2016, Barnett signed with the Wichita Falls Nighthawks. On April 27, 2017, Barnett was placed on the transfer list.

Cleveland Gladiators

On January 9, 2017, Barnett was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators. On February 10, 2017, Barnett was placed on league suspension. On May 2, 2017, he was activated from league suspension. On June 12, 2017, Barnett was placed on reassignment. On June 14, 2017, Barnett was once again assigned to the Gladiators.

Washington Valor

On March 19, 2019, Barnett was assigned to the Washington Valor.

Jacksonville Sharks

On October 13, 2020, Barnett signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL).

Albany Empire

On May 27, 2021, Barnett was traded to the Albany Empire of the National Arena League (NAL). [7]

San Antonio Gunslingers

On January 14, 2022, Barnett signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the National Arena League (NAL). [8] On March 31, 2022, Barnett was released by the Gunslingers after being suspended indefinitely by the league.

Frisco Fighters

On April 6, 2022, Barnett signed with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL). [9] Barnett was released on May 31, 2022. [10]

San Antonio Gunslingers (second stint)

On June 2, 2022, Barnett signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the National Arena League (NAL) after having his suspension lifted by the league. [11] On October 23, 2022, Barnett re-signed with the Gunslingers. [12] Barnett became a free agent at the end of the season.

Albany Firebirds

On March 6, 2024, Barnett signed with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL). [13]

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  2. ↑ "Commandos Finish Undefeated Regular Season". fox19.com. WorldNow and WXIX. May 29, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Texas Revolution Defeats Chicago 48-23". www.dfwtimes.com. Dallas-Fort Worth Times. May 4, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ Fran Stuchbury (August 13, 2014). "The OSC Interview: Nashville Venom WR Phillip Barnett". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ Lauren Moore (July 13, 2014). "Nashville Venom win first indoor football title". www.tennessean.com. The Tennessean. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
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