| Nick
Barnett
Scout.com Headlines: |
Barnett Puts ACL Behind Him 
The intense and passionate inside linebacker is on top of his game just one year after injuring knee
-by PackerReport.com
Nov 18, 2009 |
Packer Report Q&A: Nick Barnett
Spirited inside linebacker talks about facing Jay Cutler, his knee and having ‘hate in your heart’
-by PackerReport.com
Sep 10, 2009 |
Barnett Brings Plenty of Energy
Taking part in his first full-contact practice, Nick Barnett wasn’t ducking any major collisions
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 25, 2009 |
Who Starts at Inside Linebacker?
Delicate decision could await if Chillar and Bishop continue to outplay Hawk and recovering Barnett
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 21, 2009 |
Starting Job on Line? No Way ...
After his first practice since tearing an ACL, Nick Barnett says he remains the leader of defense
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 17, 2009 |
Barnett will miss start of camp
Packers coach Mike McCarthy covers some hot topics during his pre-training camp press conference
-by PackerReport.com
Jul 31, 2009 |
The 2009 Packers by position: Inside LBs
In Part 10 of our position-by-position look at training camp, Barnett and Hawk are the headliners
-by PackerReport.com
Jul 29, 2009 |
From 1 to 82: From Barnett to Hawk
We continue our countdown of the Packers’ roster, with Nick Barnett and A.J. Hawk tied at No. 8
-by PackerReport.com
Jul 25, 2009 |
New hair, same passion for Barnett
Nick Barnett is forced to learn new defense at slower pace as he recovers from last year’s torn ACL
-by PackerReport.com
Jun 4, 2009 |
Hawk Plays Well for Barnett at MLB
Nick Barnett's knee injury didn't prove to be much of a loss Sunday because A.J. Hawk played well
-by PackerReport.com
Nov 18, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 240
| Date of Birth: |
05/27/1981 |
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| Biography: |
Pro
2003: Drafted in the first round to fill a gaping hole at middle linebacker, Barnett excelled to make most all-rookie teams. Finished third in The Associated Press voting for rookie defensive player of the year. Was rookie of the month in October after tallying 31 tackles and a sack in three games. ... For the season, he tallied 134 tackles, 95 of which were unassisted. He led all NFL rookies in tackles. ... Added two sacks, three interceptions and one fumble recovery. ... The recovery and one of the interceptions came in the victory at Tampa Bay. Along with 10 tackles and two passes defenses, Barnett earned rookie-of-the-week honors. ... Thanks to intelligence and tremendous sideline-to-sideline speed, Barnett overcame lack of size and played on a team-high 87.1 percent of defensive snaps. ... Signed through 2009.
Green Bay's first-round selection in the 2003 NFL draft (29th pick overall). ... Likely to be opening-day starter, either at weak-side or middle linebacker. Slotted for the middle to start with. Given Packers linebacking problems — subpar play last season and two of three starters from a year ago have been jettisoned — Barnett had better start.
College
First-team all-PAC 10 performer finished with career-high 121 tackles and six sacks last season. Added 21 tackles for loss. |
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