Mitchell Barnett (born February 23, 1993) is a Canadian former professional football linebacker. He was drafted 59th overall in the 2016 CFL draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and signed with the team on May 27, 2016.Tiger-Cats sign entire 2016 draft class After two seasons and 29 games with the Tiger-Cats, he signed as a free agent with the BC Lions on February 13, 2018.Lions ink former UBC defenders Barnett and Termansen He retired from professional football on February 11, 2021.
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.Top CFL prospects to watch at the Vanier CupCFLapedia Bruce Barnett stats
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External links BC Lions bio