| File:NickBarnettGBPackers2006.jpg Barnett while in Green Bay | |
| Free Agent | |
| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: May 27, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Barstow, California | |
| High School: Fontana (CA) Miller | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Oregon State | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29 | |
| Debuted in 2003 for the Green Bay Packers | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2012 | |
| Tackles | 1,029 |
| Sacks | 20.5 |
| Interceptions | 12 |
| Forced fumbles | 6 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Nicholas Alexander Barnett (born May 27, 1981) is an American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.
Early years[]
Barnett was born in Barstow, California and attended Fontana A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, California.
College career[]
Barnett was a four year letter winner (1999–2002) at Oregon State, 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.[1]
College statistics[]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | TK | SO | AS | FR | FC | INT | TFL | PBU | SCK | PRES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Oregon State Beavers | 12 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0.0-0 | 0 |
| 2000 | Oregon State Beavers | 12 | 5 | 44 | 34 | 10 | 2-9 | 0 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0 |
| 2001 | Oregon State Beavers | 11 | 11 | 73 | 41 | 32 | 0-0 | 1 | 1-0 | 6-20 | 4 | 2.0-11 | 5 |
| 2002 | Oregon State Beavers | 13 | 13 | 121 | 62 | 59 | 0-0 | 2 | 0-0 | 21-72 | 7 | 6.0-43 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 29 | 249 | 143 | 106 | 2-9 | 3 | 1-0 | 30-96 | 12 | 8.0-54 | 6 | |
Professional career[]
Green Bay Packers[]
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Nick Barnett and Charles Woodson at Lambeau Field.
Barnett was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
On April 10, 2007, Barnett signed a six year contract extension worth $34.85 million.[2]
Barnett missed much of the 2008 season after suffering a torn knee ligament during November 9's game against the Minnesota Vikings.[3]
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.[4] It's the second time in the last three seasons Barnett ended his season on injured reserve. Barnett is second in all-time tackles for the Green Bay Packers.
On July 26, 2011, Barnett was informed by Packers General Manager, Ted Thompson, that the Packers will try to trade him, but if not, they will release him.[5] He was released on July 28, after Green Bay was unable to find a trade.[6]
Buffalo Bills[]
Barnett signed a three year, 12 million dollar deal with the Buffalo Bills on July 31, 2011.[7] On February 11, 2013 the Bill's announced that Barnett will be released from his contract along with SS George Wilson.
Professional Statistics[]
| Year | Team | G | TTkl | Solo | Ast | Sacks | Int | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Pass Def | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Green Bay Packers | 15 | 112 | 86 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | Green Bay Packers | 16 | 123 | 92 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | Green Bay Packers | 16 | 138 | 91 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | Green Bay Packers | 15 | 105 | 62 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | Green Bay Packers | 16 | 131 | 102 | 29 | 3.5 | 2 | 40 | 20 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | Green Bay Packers | 9 | 49 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | Green Bay Packers | 16 | 105 | 82 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Green Bay Packers | 4 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Buffalo Bills | 16 | 130 | 78 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 80 | 27 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | Buffalo Bills | 16 | 112 | 72 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | ? |
| Total | 123 | 917 | 653 | 2264 | 18.5 | 12 | 255 | 21 | 95 | 2 | 35 | 3 | 7 | |
References[]
- ↑ "Nick Barnett Pre Draft Bio". Seahawks.com. March 28, 2008. http://www.seahawks.com/ardisplay.aspx?ID=2190.
- ↑ "Deal worth $34.85 million". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Online. April 11, 2007. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=590316.
- ↑ "Torn knee ligament to sideline Barnett for rest of season". www.espn.com. November 10, 2008. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3694063.
- ↑ "Sources: Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett out for season". ESPN.com. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5656843.
- ↑ "Packers Return to Lambeau Field buy Nick Barnett Departs". WBAY. http://www.wbay.com/story/15151800/2011/07/26/packers-return-to-lambeau-field-but-nick-barnett-departs.
- ↑ Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/release-tracker/. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ↑ Barnett becomes newest Bills 'backer
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