Phillip Barnett (born June 3, 1990) is an

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. He played

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at the

University of Toledo The University of Toledo (UToledo or UT) is a Public university, public research university in Toledo, Ohio, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the University System of Ohio. The university also operates a Health Science campus, ...

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 American football, indoor American football, football league based along the Midwestern United States region that played nine seasons from 2006 to 2014. It began play in April 2006 as ...

(CIFL). Barnett helped the Commandos to an undefeated 2011 season, winning the 2011

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. Barnett returned to the Commandos in 2012, helping the Commandos claim another championship, this time in the

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(UIFL).

Texas Revolution

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

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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 The Nashville Venom were a professional indoor football team, one of eight franchises of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the Venom were members of the American Conference. The team began play in 201 ...

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

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(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 th ...

. 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

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Jacksonville Sharks

On October 13, 2020, Barnett signed with the

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of the

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(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 San Antonio Gunslingers 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 San Antonio Gunslingers 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.

Albany Firebirds

On March 6, 2024, Barnett signed with the

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of the

(AFL).

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* {{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 Frisco Fighters players San Antonio Gunslingers (indoor football) players Albany Empire (NAL) players Jacksonville Sharks players Middletown High School (Ohio) alumni Arena Football League (2024) players