Former Ohio State Quarterback J.T. Barrett Joins Detroit Lions Coaching Staff

Barrett’s playing career came to an end when he suffered an undisclosed injury this offseason.

The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday morning they have added former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett to their coaching staff as an offensive assistant.

#Lions announced today that J.T. Barrett has joined the coaching staff as an Offensive Assistant. pic.twitter.com/0vUV6VekJe

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) July 23, 2022

A former four-star prospect from Wichita Falls, Texas, Barrett set numerous school records during his five-year career with the Buckeyes from 2013-17, including 38 wins as a starter, 9,434 passing yards, 3,263 rushing yards and 147 touchdowns.

Barrett, who was also a perfect 4-0 against Michigan and the program’s first three-time captain, went undrafted in 2018 but signed a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints. He also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers.

After being released by the Steelers in August 2020, Barrett latched on with the Alphas of The Spring League. He then signed with the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Elks in January, but suffered an undisclosed injury in March that effectively ended his career.

Barrett will now begin a new career path with a franchise that features four former Ohio State players on its roster, including offensive tackle Taylor Decker, offensive guard Jonah Jackson, defensive tackle Jashon Cornell and cornerback Jeff Okudah – five if you count wide receiver Jameson Williams, who played two seasons for the Buckeyes before transferring to Alabama. 

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