1. Nicholas Alexander Barnett was born on May 27,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
19 Facts About Nick Barnett
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Nick Barnett played college football for the Oregon State Beavers, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft.
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Nick Barnett played professionally for the Packers, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins.
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Nick Barnett attended Oregon State University, where he was a four-year letter winner for the Oregon State Beavers football team, starting the last three seasons at strong side linebacker.
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Nick Barnett led the conference in tackles with 121.
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Nick Barnett registered his single game best against the University of California in 2001 with 18 tackles.
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Nick Barnett was the third linebacker drafted in 2003, behind Terrell Suggs and Calvin Pace.
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Head coach Mike Sherman named Nick Barnett the starting middle linebacker to begin his rookie season.
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Nick Barnett started alongside outside linebackers Hannibal Navies and Na'il Diggs.
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Nick Barnett intercepted a pass by Lions' quarterback Joey Harrington, that was originally intended for tight end Mikhael Ricks, and returned it for a 13-yard gain during the fourth quarter.
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Nick Barnett finished his rookie season in 2003 with 112 combined tackle, three pass deflections, three interceptions, and two sacks in 15 games and 15 starts.
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Nick Barnett missed the second half of the 2008 season after suffering a torn knee ligament during November 9's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Nick Barnett suffered a season-ending wrist injury in a Week 4 matchup vs the Detroit Lions.
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Nick Barnett was put on injured reserve on October 7,2010.
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Nick Barnett signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the Buffalo Bills on July 31,2011.
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On February 11,2013, the Bills announced that Nick Barnett would be released from his contract along with safety George Wilson.
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On July 31,2013, Nick Barnett agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins.
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Nick Barnett switched from the outside to inside linebacker position for the Redskins' defensive scheme.
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Nick Barnett is currently the head coach at Del Norte Highschool in San Diego, CA.