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]
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Born: | North Vancouver, British Columbia | February 23, 1993
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Career information | |
Status | 6-game injured list |
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 | |
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2016–2017 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2018–present | BC Lions |
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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]
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