Michael Barrett (American football)
 Barrett with Michigan in 2022 | |
| Carolina Panthers | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 21, 1999 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) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Barrett (born December 21, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). 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 Panthers in the 2024 NFL draft.
Early life and high school[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| 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] | ||||||||||||
Barrett was selected in the seventh round, 240th overall, by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL draft.[20]
References[edit]
- ^ Sugiura, Ken. "Georgia Tech target Michael Barrett commits to Michigan". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Michigan man: Lowndes QB Michael Barrett commits to Michigan". Voldosta Daily Times. January 24, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Baugardner, Nick. "Michigan football: 3-star prospect Michael Barrett commits for 2018". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Trieu, Allen. "Trieu: UM lands 'big-time' Georgia athlete Michael Barrett". Detroit News. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (December 26, 2019). "Michael Barrett is Michigan's next hybrid linebacker, but where?". MLive.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Barrett 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Barrett 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (March 10, 2023). "Michigan's 'old head' Michael Barrett explains return, and spring focus". MLive.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Raines, Spencer (November 11, 2022). "The quarterback of the defense: Michael Barrett is finally showing out". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Barrett 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Breiler, Christopher (April 20, 2023). "Michigan Football's Impact Players For 2023: Linebackers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Knoop, Trent (August 11, 2023). "Three Michigan Defenders Up For Major Awards In 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Garcia, Tony. "Michigan football getting WR Cornelius Johnson, LB Michael Barrett back in 2023". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Pappalardo, Charlie (August 25, 2023). "Michigan's captains emphasize vocal leadership, learning from the past". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Michigan football captains reflect on high honor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Barrett". Sports Reference-CFB.
- ^ "Michael Barrett Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Michael Barrett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Michigan Pro Day 2024". mgoblue.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ 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.
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