David Barrett (American football) facts for kids
Barrett and Chad Ochocinco in 2008
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 22, 1977 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| College: | Arkansas | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 4 / Pick: 102 | ||||||||||||
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David Barrett (born December 22, 1977) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). David played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL draft. Barrett also played for the New York Jets.
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Early Life and School Football
David Barrett grew up and went to Osceola High School. While there, he was a very good football player.
College Football Career
After high school, David Barrett played college football at the University of Arkansas. He was a key player for the Razorbacks. During his time in college, he made 176 tackles. He also caught 7 interceptions and caused 3 fumbles. David studied architecture while in college.
Playing in the NFL
David Barrett was drafted into the NFL in 2000. He was picked by the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals Years
The Arizona Cardinals selected David Barrett in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He played for the Cardinals from 2000 until 2003.
New York Jets Years
In 2004, David Barrett joined the New York Jets. He quickly became a starting cornerback for the team. In 2005, he had a great season with five interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. He played for the Jets until 2008.
Personal Life
David Barrett has a wife named Sheila. She works as a curator at a museum in Waterloo. In 2006, David appeared on the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. He helped build a new home for a family with his teammate Adrian Jones.
