Phillip Barnett
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 3, 1990 Middletown, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Middletown (OH) | ||||||||||
| College: | Toledo | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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Phillip Barnett (born June 3, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Washington Valor of the Arena Football League (AFL) and played college football at the University of Toledo.
College career
[edit]Barnett signed a letter of intent with the University of Toledo to play football,[1] however he never appeared in a single game for the Rockets.
Professional career
[edit]Cincinnati Commandos
[edit]Barnett signed with the Cincinnati Commandos of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL).[2] 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
[edit]In 2013, the Commandos folded, and Barnett followed head coach Billy Back to the Texas Revolution of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[3]
Nashville Venom
[edit]In 2014, Barnett once again followed head coach Billy Back, this time to the Nashville Venom of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).[4] Barnett was named the Offensive Player of the Year in the PIFL, helping the Venom to a 10-2 record, and a PIFL Championship.[5]
Tampa Bay Storm
[edit]On March 20, 2015, Barnett was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL).[6]
Wichita Falls Nighthawks
[edit]On October 20, 2016, Barnett signed with the Wichita Falls Nighthawks. On April 27, 2017, Barnett was placed on the transfer list.
Cleveland Gladiators
[edit]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
[edit]On March 19, 2019, Barnett was assigned to the Washington Valor.
Jacksonville Sharks
[edit]On October 13, 2020, Barnett signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL).
Albany Empire
[edit]On May 27, 2021, Barnett was traded to the Albany Empire of the National Arena League (NAL).[7]
San Antonio Gunslingers
[edit]On January 14, 2022, Barnett signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the National Arena League (NAL).[8] On March 31, 2022, Barnett was released by the Gunslingers after being suspended indefinitely by the league.
Frisco Fighters
[edit]On April 6, 2022, Barnett signed with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[9] Barnett was released on May 31, 2022.[10]
San Antonio Gunslingers (second stint)
[edit]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.[11] On October 23, 2022, Barnett re-signed with the Gunslingers.[12] Barnett became a free agent at the end of the season.
Albany Firebirds
[edit]On March 6, 2024, Barnett signed with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL).[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS BY POSITION". www.toledorockets.com. University of Toledo. February 16, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Commandos Finish Undefeated Regular Season". fox19.com. WorldNow and WXIX. May 29, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Texas Revolution Defeats Chicago 48-23". www.dfwtimes.com. Dallas-Fort Worth Times. May 4, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ Fran Stuchbury (August 13, 2014). "The OSC Interview: Nashville Venom WR Phillip Barnett". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ Lauren Moore (July 13, 2014). "Nashville Venom win first indoor football title". www.tennessean.com. The Tennessean. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ Brandon Wright (March 26, 2015). "Storm meets Cleveland on Friday in season opener". www.tampabay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "2021 NAL Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com.
- ^ "2022 NAL Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com.
- ^ "Fighters fill scoreboard in fourth consecutive triumph". friscofighters.com. April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions". goifl.com. May 31, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ^ "2022 NAL Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com.
- ^ "2023 NAL Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com.
- ^ "Roster - Albany Firebirds Processional Arena Football Team". www.firebirdsarenafootball.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 1990 births
- American football wide receivers
- Cincinnati Commandos players
- Texas Revolution players
- Nashville Venom players
- Tampa Bay Storm players
- Wichita Falls Nighthawks players
- Cleveland Gladiators players
- Carolina Cobras (NAL) players
- Washington Valor players
- Players of American football from Ohio
- Sportspeople from Middletown, Ohio
- Frisco Fighters players
- San Antonio Gunslingers (indoor football) players
- Albany Empire (NAL) players
- Jacksonville Sharks players
- Middletown High School (Ohio) alumni