 Barrett with theMichigan Wolverines in 2022 | |
| Birmingham Stallions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1999-12-14)December 14, 1999 (age 25) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lowndes (Valdosta, Georgia) |
| College | Michigan (2018–2023) |
| NFL draft | 2024: 7th round, 240th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
Michael Barrett Jr. (born December 21, 1999) is an American professionalfootballlinebacker for theBirmingham Stallions of theUnited Football League (UFL). He playedcollege football for theMichigan Wolverines, winning three consecutiveBig Ten Conference titles and anational championship in 2023. Barrett was twice namedAll-Big Ten. He was selected by theCarolina Panthers in the2024 NFL draft.
Barrett was born inValdosta, Georgia where he attended high school atLowndes. 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 playcollege football at theUniversity of Michigan; over schools such asGeorgia Tech,LSU,Nebraska, andMichigan State.[3][4]
In 2018 Barrett enrolled at theUniversity 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 theIndiana 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 overRutgers.[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.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft11+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 fromNFL Combine/Pro Day[17][18][19] | ||||||||||||
Barrett was selected in the seventh round, 240th overall, by theCarolina Panthers in the2024 NFL draft.[20]
On August 22, 2024, the Panthers traded Barrett to theSeattle Seahawks in exchange for cornerbackMike Jackson.[21] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] He was released on September 10.[24]
On September 12, 2024, Barrett was signed to theCleveland Browns practice squad.[25] He was released on October 8.[26]
On November 30, 2024, theGreen Bay Packers signed Barrett to the practice squad.[27] He was elevated for Week 18 on January 5, 2025.[28]
On May 21, 2025, Barrett signed with theLas Vegas Raiders.[29] He was waived on August 25.[30]
On October 3, 2025, Barrett signed with theBirmingham Stallions of theUnited Football League (UFL).[31]
