Julian Barnett
CORNERBACK :: 6-2 :: 193Harper Woods, Michigan :: Belleville HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked one of the top overall prospects in the nation by ESPN.com (No. 65) and 247Sports (No. 74) . . . selected to the Under Armour All-America Game . . . listed as one of the top “athletes” in the nation by ESPN.com (No. 5) and Rivals.com (No. 9) . . . rated No. 1 cornerback in the state of Michigan and No. 10 in the nation by 247Sports . . . ranked the No. 1 “athlete” and No. 5 player in the Midwest overall by ESPN.com . . . also rated the top “athlete” in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com and ESPN.com . . . named one of the top overall players in the state of Michigan by The Detroit News (No. 3), 247Sports (No. 4), ESPN.com (No. 4) and Rivals.com (No. 5) . . . Dream Team selection by The Detroit News and MLive . . . first-team Division 1-2 all-state selection by The Associated Press and Detroit Free Press as a wide receiver . . . chosen to USA TODAY’s All-USA Michigan First Team . . . named to the Detroit Free Press All-West Team . . . played multiple positions (cornerback, wide receiver, running back, safety, linebacker, kick returner) for Coach Jermain Crowell, helping lead Belleville to its first-ever regional title and a berth in the 2018 MHSAA Division 1 state semifinals . . . recorded 39 tackles, six sacks and two interceptions as a senior . . . on offense, had 22 receptions for 425 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior, while rushing for 250 yards on just 20 carries with three TDs . . . also had two kick returns for scores . . . had three receptions for 85 yards in win over Dearborn Fordson, including two touchdowns . . . named to the Detroit Free Press All-State Division 1 First Team and The Detroit News All-West Team as a junior after recording 42 receptions for 836 yards and 13 TDs on offense . . . also collected 28 tackles, seven sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception on defense as Belleville reached the district finals in 2017 . . . son of Daun Barnett . . . born Feb. 23, 2000 . . . undecided on a major . . . high school teammate of fellow Spartan signee Devonte Dobbs . . . former high school teammate of current Spartan freshman cornerback Davion Williams.
DANTONIO ON BARNETT:
“Julian is one of the top players in the state of Michigan and an Under Armour All-American. He’s also the No. 1 ranked cornerback in the state of Michigan. When you watch the highlight film, there's no question he can also play receiver for us; he’s just all over the place and can play multiple positions. He hits with shock and has the potential to be an immediate contributor. I believe that's going to happen. Julian was one of the first commits for the 2019 season and has been with us throughout the entire way. We’re very excited about Julian and what he's doing.”
SECONDARY COACH PAUL HAYNES ON BARNETT:
“Julian has great ball skills, size and ability. He’s tough and comes from a great program. He’s a playmaker.”
We kick off #SpartanRe19n with a versatile corner from Belleville and Under Armour All-American. Welcome @_OfficialJB1 pic.twitter.com/0zwlkWlMRw
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) December 19, 2018
2019 Spartan Signing Day Central