Phillip Barnett

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Phillip Barnett

| image =

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| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|6|3}}

| birth_place = Middletown, Ohio, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lbs = 215

| high_school = Middletown (OH)

| college = Toledo

| undraftedyear = 2010

| pastteams =

Cincinnati Commandos ({{CIFL Year|2011}}–2012)
Texas Revolution ({{IFL Year|2013}})
Nashville Venom ({{PIFL Year|2014}}–{{PIFL Year|2015}})
Tampa Bay Storm ({{AFL Year|2015}}–{{AFL Year|2016}})
Wichita Falls Nighthawks ({{IFL Year|2017}})
Cleveland Gladiators ({{AFL Year|2017}})
Carolina Cobras ({{NAL Year|2018}})
Washington Valor ({{AFL Year|2019}})
Jacksonville Sharks (2021)
Albany Empire (2021)
San Antonio Gunslingers ({{NAL Year|2022}})*
Frisco Fighters ({{IFL Year|2022}})
San Antonio Gunslingers ({{NAL Year|2022}}–{{NAL Year|2023}})
Albany Firebirds (2024)

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| highlights =

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)

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| aflstatlabel1 = Receptions

| aflstatvalue1 = 107

| aflstatlabel2 = Receiving yards

| aflstatvalue2 = 1,048

| aflstatlabel3 = Receiving TDs

| aflstatvalue3 = 22

| aflstatlabel4 = Tackles

| aflstatvalue4 = 13.0

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| afl = 13284

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Phillip Barnett (born June 3, 1990) is an American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Toledo.

College career

Barnett signed a letter of intent with the University of Toledo to play football,{{cite web |url=http://www.toledorockets.com/football_recruiting_class_by_pos.htm |title=FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS BY POSITION |date=February 16, 2008 |publisher=University of Toledo |work=www.toledorockets.com |accessdate=April 8, 2015}} 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).{{cite web |url=http://www.fox19.com/story/14745803/commandos-finish-undefeated-regular-season |title=Commandos Finish Undefeated Regular Season |date=May 29, 2011 |publisher=WorldNow and WXIX |work=fox19.com |accessdate=April 8, 2015}} 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).{{cite web |url=http://dfwtimes.com/texas-revolution-defeats-chicago-48-23/ |title=Texas Revolution Defeats Chicago 48-23 |date=May 4, 2013 |publisher=Dallas-Fort Worth Times |work=www.dfwtimes.com |accessdate=April 8, 2015}}

=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).{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4855409 |title=The OSC Interview: Nashville Venom WR Phillip Barnett |author=Fran Stuchbury |date=August 13, 2014 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=April 8, 2015}} Barnett was named the Offensive Player of the Year in the PIFL, helping the Venom to a 10-2 record, and a PIFL Championship.{{cite web |url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2014/07/13/nashville-venom-lehigh-valley-steelhawks-pifl-indoor-football-championship/12590845/ |title=Nashville Venom win first indoor football title |author=Lauren Moore |date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=The Tennessean |work=www.tennessean.com |accessdate=April 8, 2015}}

=Tampa Bay Storm=

On March 20, 2015, Barnett was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL).{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/storm/storm-meets-cleveland-on-friday-in-season-opener/2223046/ |title=Storm meets Cleveland on Friday in season opener |author=Brandon Wright |date=March 26, 2015 |publisher=Tampa Bay Times |work=www.tampabay.com |access-date=April 8, 2015}}

=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).{{cite web|url=https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/stats#/1200/transactions?division_id=11634|title=2021 NAL Transactions|work=nationalarenaleague.com}}

=San Antonio Gunslingers=

On January 14, 2022, Barnett signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the National Arena League (NAL).{{cite web|url=https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/stats#/1200/transactions?division_id=15180|title=2022 NAL Transactions|work=nationalarenaleague.com}} 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).{{cite news |title=Fighters fill scoreboard in fourth consecutive triumph|url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2022/4/17/football-fighters-fill-scoreboard-in-fourth-consecutive-triumph.aspx|website=friscofighters.com |date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=April 25, 2022}} Barnett was released on May 31, 2022.{{cite news |title=Transactions|url=https://goifl.com/transactions.aspx|website=goifl.com |date=May 31, 2022 |access-date=June 5, 2022}}

=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/stats#/1200/transactions?division_id=15180|title=2022 NAL Transactions|work=nationalarenaleague.com}} On October 23, 2022, Barnett re-signed with the Gunslingers.{{cite web|url=https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/stats#/1200/transactions?team_id=220199|title=2023 NAL Transactions|work=nationalarenaleague.com}} 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).{{Cite web |title=Roster - Albany Firebirds Processional Arena Football Team |url=http://www.firebirdsarenafootball.com//roster |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=www.firebirdsarenafootball.com}}

References

External links

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Category:Living people

Category:1990 births

Category:American football wide receivers

Category:Cincinnati Commandos players

Category:Texas Revolution players

Category:Nashville Venom players

Category:Tampa Bay Storm players

Category:Wichita Falls Nighthawks players

Category:Cleveland Gladiators players

Category:Carolina Cobras (NAL) players

Category:Washington Valor players

Category:Players of American football from Ohio