Michael Barrett
Barrett with Michigan in 2022
Michigan Wolverines – No. 23
PositionLinebacker
ClassGraduate
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-21) December 21, 1999
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight239 lb (108 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolLowndes (Valdosta, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

Michael Barrett (born December 21, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines.

Early life and high school

Barrett was born in Valdosta, Georgia where he attended high school at Lowndes. In Barrett's junior season he was named the Class 7A state player of the year.[1] 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 decided to commit to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines over other schools such as Georgia Tech, LSU, Nebraska, and Michigan State.[3][4]

College career

Barrett kisses the trophy after the Wolverines won the 2024 CFP National Championship.

In Barrett's first career season in 2019 he played mostly on special teams where he played in eleven games notching seven tackles.[5] In the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Barrett recorded 43 tackles with two being for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble, while also taking a kickoff back 66 yards.[6] In the 2021 season, Barrett recorded 21 tackles with two being for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection.[7] In week six of the 2022 season, Barrett totaled seven tackles and a crucial sack, as he helped Michigan survive Indiana.[8] In week ten, Barrett recorded his first career interception, picking off two passes, and returning one for a touchdown, in a win over Rutgers.[9] Barrett finished his breakout 2022 season with 72 tackles, with five going for a loss, three and a half sacks, a pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown.[10] For his performance on the season, Barrett was named third team all Big Ten.[11][12] Barrett decided to return to the Wolverines for the 2023 season to play his final season of eligibility.[13] Barrett opened the 2023 season as one of Michigan's six team captains.[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ Sugiura, Ken. "Georgia Tech target Michael Barrett commits to Michigan". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Michigan man: Lowndes QB Michael Barrett commits to Michigan". Voldosta Daily Times. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Baugardner, Nick. "Michigan football: 3-star prospect Michael Barrett commits for 2018". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Trieu, Allen. "Trieu: UM lands 'big-time' Georgia athlete Michael Barrett". Detroit News. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  5. ↑ McMann, Aaron (26 December 2019). "Michael Barrett is Michigan's next hybrid linebacker, but where?". MLive.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Michael Barrett 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Michael Barrett 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  8. ↑ McMann, Aaron (10 March 2023). "Michigan's 'old head' Michael Barrett explains return, and spring focus". MLive.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Raines, Spencer (11 November 2022). "The quarterback of the defense: Michael Barrett is finally showing out". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Michael Barrett 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  11. ↑ Breiler, Christopher (20 April 2023). "Michigan Football's Impact Players For 2023: Linebackers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  12. ↑ Knoop, Trent (11 August 2023). "Three Michigan Defenders Up For Major Awards In 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  13. ↑ Garcia, Tony. "Michigan football getting WR Cornelius Johnson, LB Michael Barrett back in 2023". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  14. ↑ Pappalardo, Charlie (25 August 2023). "Michigan's captains emphasize vocal leadership, learning from the past". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "Michigan football captains reflect on high honor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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