Michael Barrett (American football)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name = Michael Barrett
|image = 2022 UM vs OSU 0147.jpg
|caption = Barrett with the Michigan Wolverines in 2022
|current_team =
|number =
|position = Linebacker
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|12|14}}
|birth_place = Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
|height_ft = 5
|height_in = 11
|weight_lb = 232
|high_school = Lowndes (Valdosta, Georgia)
|college = Michigan (2018–2023)
| draftyear = 2024
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 240
| pastteams =
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2024}})
| status =
| highlights =
- CFP national champion (2023)
- 2× third-team All-Big Ten (2022, 2023)
| pfr = B/BarrMi00
}}
Michael Barrett Jr. (born December 21, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker. 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.
Early life and high school
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.{{Cite news |last=Sugiura |first=Ken |date=January 23, 2018 |title=Georgia Tech target Michael Barrett commits to Michigan |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/georgia-tech-target-michael-barrett-commits-michigan/6TGQoDLCG4WYD54l1HHrTK/ |access-date=November 18, 2023 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}
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.{{cite web |title=Michigan man: Lowndes QB Michael Barrett commits to Michigan |url=https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/sports/local_sports/michigan-man-lowndes-qb-michael-barrett-commits-to-michigan/article_de179275-55d0-5e12-a047-6d85917362ee.html |website=Voldosta Daily Times |date=January 24, 2018 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}
Barrett committed to play college football at the University of Michigan; over schools such as Georgia Tech, LSU, Nebraska, and Michigan State.{{Cite web |last=Baugardner |first=Nick |date=January 23, 2018 |title=Michigan football: 3-star prospect Michael Barrett commits for 2018 |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/01/23/michigan-wolverines-football-recruiting/1060041001/ |access-date=November 18, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press}}{{Cite web |last=Trieu |first=Allen |date=January 23, 2018 |title=Trieu: UM lands 'big-time' Georgia athlete Michael Barrett |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2018/01/23/trieu-um-lands-big-time-georgia-athlete-barrett/109746886/ |access-date=November 18, 2023 |website=Detroit News}}
College career
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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.{{cite web |last1=McMann |first1=Aaron |title=Michael Barrett is Michigan's next hybrid linebacker, but where? |url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2019/12/michael-barrett-is-michigans-next-hybrid-linebacker-but-where.html |website=MLive.com |date=December 26, 2019 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}
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.{{cite web |title=Michael Barrett 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-barrett-1/gamelog/2020/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=November 18, 2023}} 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.{{cite web |title=Michael Barrett 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-barrett-1/gamelog/2021/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=November 18, 2023}}
On October 8, 2022, Barrett totaled 7 tackles and a crucial sack, as he helped Michigan survive and defeat the Indiana Hoosiers.{{cite web |last1=McMann |first1=Aaron |title=Michigan's 'old head' Michael Barrett explains return, and spring focus |url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/03/michigans-old-head-michael-barrett-explains-return-and-spring-focus.html?outputType=amp |website=MLive.com |date=March 10, 2023 |access-date=November 18, 2023}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Raines |first1=Spencer |title=The quarterback of the defense: Michael Barrett is finally showing out |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/the-quarterback-of-the-defense-michael-barrett-is-finally-showing-out/ |website=The Michigan Daily |date=November 11, 2022 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}
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.{{cite web |title=Michael Barrett 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-barrett-1/gamelog/2022/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=November 18, 2023}} Barrett was named Third-team All-Big Ten.{{cite magazine |last1=Breiler |first1=Christopher |title=Michigan Football's Impact Players For 2023: Linebackers |url=https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/michigan-wolverines-football-linebackers-junior-colson-mike-barrett-ernest-hausmann-jim-harbaugh-big-ten |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=April 20, 2023 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}{{cite magazine |last1=Knoop |first1=Trent |title=Three Michigan Defenders Up For Major Awards In 2023 |url=https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/michigan-football-will-johnson-junior-colson-michael-barrett-make-award-watch-list |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=August 11, 2023 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}
Barrett returned to the Wolverines for the 2023 season, his final season of eligibility.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Tony |date=January 15, 2023 |title=Michigan football getting WR Cornelius Johnson, LB Michael Barrett back in 2023 |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2023/01/16/michigan-football-getting-wr-cornelius-johnson-lb-michael-barrett-back/69810993007/ |access-date=November 18, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press}} Barrett opened the season as one of Michigan's six team captains.{{cite web |last1=Pappalardo |first1=Charlie |title=Michigan's captains emphasize vocal leadership, learning from the past |url=https://www.michigandaily.com/sports/football/michigans-captains-emphasize-vocal-leadership-learning-from-the-past/ |website=The Michigan Daily |date=August 25, 2023 |access-date=November 18, 2023}}{{cite web |title=Michigan football captains reflect on high honor |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2023/08/25/michigan-football-captains-reflect-on-title/70671042007/ |website=Detroit Free Press |access-date=November 18, 2023}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Michael Barrett College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-barrett-1.html |access-date=July 5, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}
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
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 3/8
| weight = 233
| dash = 4.70
| ten split = 1.64
| twenty split = 2.70
| shuttle = 4.55
| vertical = 31.0
| arm span = 32 1/8
| hand span = 8 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/michael-barrett/32004241-5264-4416-4dc4-963691874a66 |title=Michael Barrett Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 22, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022851&DraftYear=2024 |title=2024 NFL Draft Scout Michael Barrett College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 22, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://mgoblue.com/sports/2024/3/21/football-nfl-draft-2024 |title=Michigan Pro Day 2024 |website=mgoblue.com |access-date=March 27, 2024}}
}}
=Carolina Panthers=
Barrett was selected in the seventh round, 240th overall, by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/the-panthers-select-linebacker-michael-barrett-at-no-240-overall-in-2024-nfl-draft |title=The Panthers select linebacker Michael Barrett at No. 240 overall in 2024 NFL draft |website=panthers.com |first=Kassidy |last=Hill |date=April 27, 2024 |access-date=April 27, 2024}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
On August 22, 2024, the Panthers traded Barrett to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for cornerback Mike Jackson.{{Cite web |title=Panthers acquire cornerback Michael Jackson in trade with Seahawks |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-acquire-cornerback-michael-jackson-trade-seahawks-michael-barrett |access-date=August 22, 2024 |website=Panthers.com |language=en-US}} He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2024-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including Veteran Cornerback Artie Burns|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-15-to-practice-squad-including-veteran-cornerback-artie-burns|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 28, 2024}} He was released on September 10.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign WR Ty Scott To Practice Squad|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-wr-ty-scott-to-practice-squad|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 10, 2024}}
=Cleveland Browns=
On September 12, 2024, Barrett was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.{{cite web|title=Browns place CB Myles Harden on injured reserve|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-cb-myles-harden-on-injured-reserve|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=September 12, 2024}} He was released on October 8.{{cite web|title=Browns waive Javion Cohen, Sam Kamara and Blake Whiteheart|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-waive-javion-cohen-sam-kamara-and-blake-whiteheart|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=October 8, 2024}}
=Green Bay Packers=
On November 30, 2024, the Green Bay Packers signed Barrett to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Packers sign two players to the practice squad|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-two-players-to-the-practice-squad-nov-30-2024|website=Packers.com|date=November 30, 2024}} He was elevated for Week 18 on January 5, 2025.{{cite web|title=Packers elevate two players for gameday|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-elevate-two-players-for-gameday-week-18-vs-bears-2024|website=packers.com|access-date=January 5, 2025}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.packers.com/team/players-roster/michael-barrett/ Green Bay Packers bio]
- [https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/michael-barrett/24318 Michigan Wolverines bio]
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