2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Michael Barrett

Michael Barrett

Position: LB – Projected: 7th Round

History & Measurables

Born:  Dec. 1st, 1999 – Valdosta, GA

High School: Lowndes

College: Michigan

Height: 5’11”       Weight: 233 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

• Communicator on field

The Bad

• Weak at tackle point
• Poor pursuit angles
• Doesn’t have strength to be good coverage player against tight ends

Advanced Analytics Notes – 2023

Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps

• Run Defense Grade: 74.3 (T-90 among linebackers)
• Run Stops: 17 (T-222 among linebackers)

Pass Rush Stats: Min 40 Snaps

• PFF Pass Rush Grade: 92.3 (2nd among linebackers)
• Pash Rush Win Rate: 24.2% (6th among linebackers)
• Sacks: 3 (T-63 among linebackers)
• Hurries: 16 (T-20 among linebackers)

Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps

• Coverage Grade: 68.3 (T-126 among linebackers)
• Pass Breakups: 3 (T-12 among linebackers)
• Passer Rating Allowed: 81.3 (T-89 among linebackers)
• Interceptions:  1 (T-33 among linebackers)
• Times Targeted: 27 (T-126 among linebackers)

Film Notes and Highlights

Michael Barrett did well getting the Michigan defense into their assignments. However, that is where the positive notes end. Barrett is weak at the tackle point, nearly never driving a ball carrier back. His bad pursuit and tackle angles either caused complete whiffs, or allowed him to be dragged for additional yardage. He was a non-factor as a pass rusher unless he came unblocked. In coverage he over pursues in zone and gets easily overpowered by tight ends. Barrett is a fringe Day 3 prospect. – Thomas Christopher

(Games Watched: vs Ohio State 2022, vs Rutgers 2023, vs Penn State 2023, vs Alabama 2023, vs Washington 2023)

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