Mitch Barnett (Canadian football)

Mitch Barnett
No. 35     BC Lions
Born: (1993-02-23) February 23, 1993
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Career information
Status Active
CFL status National
Position(s) LB
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg)
College Simon Fraser
British Columbia
High school Handsworth Secondary
CFL draft 2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 59
Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
2016–2017 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2018–present BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Mitchell Barnett (born February 23, 1993) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 59th overall in the 2016 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and signed with the team on May 27, 2016.[1] After two seasons and 29 games with the Tiger-Cats, he signed as a free agent with the Lions on February 13, 2018.[2]

He played NCAA football with the Simon Fraser Clan from 2013 to 2014 before transferring to the UBC Thunderbirds football program for the 2015 CIS football season where he was part of the 51st Vanier Cup championship team.

Personal life

Barnett's father, Bruce Barnett, played for the Lions from 1985 to 1986 and was part of the Lions' 73rd Grey Cup victory in 1985.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Tiger-Cats sign entire 2016 draft class
  2. ↑ Lions ink former UBC defenders Barnett and Termansen
  3. ↑ Top CFL prospects to watch at the Vanier Cup
  4. ↑ CFLapedia Bruce Barnett stats
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