Mitch Barnett (Canadian football)

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]

Mitch Barnett
No. 35     BC Lions
Born: (1993-02-23) February 23, 1993
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Career information
Status6-game injured list
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight212 lb (96 kg)
CollegeSimon Fraser
British Columbia
High schoolHandsworth Secondary
CFL draft2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 59
Drafted byHamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
20162017Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2018–presentBC Lions
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

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

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