Phillip Barnett (born June 3, 1990) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the

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of the

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(AFL) and played college football at the

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College career

Barnett signed a letter of intent with the

to play football, however he never appeared in a single game for the Rockets.

Professional career

Cincinnati Commandos

Barnett signed with the

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of the

Continental Indoor Football League The Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) was an indoor football league based along the Midwestern United States region that played nine seasons from 2006 to 2014. It began play in April 2006 as the Great Lakes Indoor Football League (GLIF ...

(CIFL). Barnett helped the Commandos to an undefeated 2011 season, winning the 2011 CIFL Championship Game. Barnett returned to the Commandos in 2012, helping the Commandos claim another championship, this time in the

Ultimate Indoor Football League The Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) was a regional professional indoor football league that began its inaugural season on February 18, 2011 as the Ultimate Indoor Football League before playing as the United Indoor Football League in 2012 ...

(UIFL).

Texas Revolution

In 2013, the Commandos folded, and Barnett followed head coach Billy Back to the Texas Revolution of the

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(IFL).

Nashville Venom

In 2014, Barnett once again followed head coach Billy Back, this time to the Nashville Venom of the

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(PIFL). Barnett was named the Offensive Player of the Year in the PIFL, helping the Venom to a 10-2 record, and a PIFL Championship.

Tampa Bay Storm

On March 20, 2015, Barnett was assigned to the

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of the

(AFL).

Wichita Falls Nighthawks

On October 20, 2016, Barnett signed with the

Wichita Falls Nighthawks The Wichita Falls Nighthawks were a professional indoor American football team. They were based in Wichita Falls, Texas. The team was headquartered in Wichita Falls and played its home games at Kay Yeager Coliseum. The Nighthawks first joined the ...

. On April 27, 2017, Barnett was placed on the transfer list.

Cleveland Gladiators

On January 9, 2017, Barnett was assigned to the

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. On February 10, 2017, Barnett was placed on league suspension. On May 2, 2017, he was activated from league suspension. On June 12, 2017, Barnett was placed on reassignment. On June 14, 2017, Barnett was once again assigned to the Gladiators.

Washington Valor

On March 19, 2019, Barnett was assigned to the

Jacksonville Sharks

On October 13, 2020, Barnett signed with the

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of the

National Arena League The National Arena League (NAL) is a professional indoor football league that began play in 2017. It consists of teams based on the East Coast of the United States. Teams' typical payroll budget is $600,000 per season, while players are paid $ ...

(NAL).

Albany Empire

On May 27, 2021, Barnett was traded to the Albany Empire of the

(NAL).

San Antonio Gunslingers

On January 14, 2022, Barnett signed with the

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of the

(NAL). On March 31, 2022, Barnett was released by the Gunslingers after being suspended indefinitely by the league.

Frisco Fighters

On April 6, 2022, Barnett signed with the

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of the

(IFL). Barnett was released on May 31, 2022.

San Antonio Gunslingers (second stint)

On June 2, 2022, Barnett signed with the

of the

(NAL) after having his suspension lifted by the league. On October 23, 2022, Barnett re-signed with the Gunslingers. Barnett became a free agent at the end of the season.

References

External links

Arena Football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Barnett, Phillip Living people 1990 births American football wide receivers Cincinnati Commandos players Texas Revolution players Nashville Venom players Tampa Bay Storm players Wichita Falls Nighthawks players Cleveland Gladiators players Carolina Cobras (NAL) players Washington Valor players Players of American football from Ohio Sportspeople from Middletown, Ohio