Johnnie Barnes facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | July 21, 1968 Suffolk, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| College: | Hampton | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 9 / Pick: 231 | ||||
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Johnnie Darnell Barnes is a former American football player. He was born on July 21, 1968. Johnnie played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. A wide receiver is a player whose main job is to catch passes from the quarterback.
Meet Johnnie Barnes
Johnnie Barnes played professional football for several teams. He started his journey in college football before moving on to the NFL. After his time in the NFL, he also played in a league called NFL Europe.
College Football Days
Johnnie Barnes went to Hampton University, where he played for the Hampton Pirates college football team. Playing college football is often a big step for athletes who hope to play professionally.
Playing in the NFL
In 1992, Johnnie Barnes was chosen in the 1992 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where professional teams pick new players from colleges. He was picked by the San Diego Chargers in the ninth round. He played for the Chargers for three seasons, from 1992 to 1994.
After his time with the Chargers, Johnnie played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995.
After the NFL
After his NFL career, Johnnie Barnes continued to play football. He joined the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe in 1997. NFL Europe was a league that helped players develop their skills and gave them more opportunities to play. He also played for the Milwaukee Mustangs in the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1998.
