Darren Barnett

Darren Alan Barnett (May 22, 1984 - July 1, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback.

Barnett was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He played scholastically at Princeton High School and collegiately at Michigan State and Southwest Missouri State.

Barnett was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He was released at the end of the pre-season, but was added to their practice squad in mid-October and earned a Super Bowl ring with the team for their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

He again spent training camp with the Giants in 2008, but again was released at the end of the pre-season.

Barnett spent the 2009 season with the Odessa Roughnecks of the Indoor Football League.

Barnett was the nephew of Harlon Barnett, who also played at Princeton and Michigan State.

Barnett was shot to death in St. Louis on July 1, 2021 at age 37.

Early years
Barnett graduated from Princeton High School in 2003.

Barnett committed to Michigan State University on July 8, 2003.