Barnett will be assisting on the defensive side of the football, though his role was not announced at the time. Harlon T. Barnett (born January 2, 1967) is an American football coach and former player. He is also happy to reunite with so many players he recruited. Barnett will be assisting on the defensive side of the football, though his role was not announced at the time. The former Michigan State defensive back will coach DBs on Mel Tucker's staff, the program announced Thursday. “I’ve known Harlon Barnett … Bengals defensive back Darqueze Dennard is among several former Spartan players showing support for Cincinnati native Harlon Barnett for the MSU job. Barnett played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) as a safety for seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and Minnesota Vikings.In his career, Barnett had four interceptions, all with New England. Former Spartan All-American Harlon Barnett returned to Michigan State in 2020 to coach the cornerbacks. He was MSU's associate head coach in 2017, his 11th season on the Spartan staff under Mark Dantonio, before departing for FSU. Thursday afternoon, Michigan State announced that Harlon Barnett will be returning to the Spartans’ staff for the 2020 season. Harlon T. Barnett (born January 2, 1967) is an American football coach and former player. He was named associate head coach in 2017. Barnett is back in East Lansing after two seasons (2018-19) … Discussion in 'The Fort' started by Michigan4Life19, Feb 20, 2020. Harlon Barnett is coming back to East Lansing — again. Harlon Barnett’s departure had more of an impact than people realize. Barnett played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) as a safety for seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and Minnesota Vikings.In his career, Barnett had four interceptions, all with New England. He was hired away by Willie Taggart to be Florida State's defensive coordinator ahead of the 2018 season. ... “You should come up here and be our secondary coach,” Tucker told Harlon Barnett that morning. Barnett is back in East Lansing after two seasons (2018-19) as the defensive coordinator at Florida State. ET Jan. 5, 2018 | Updated 6:46 p.m. Expand Collapse Joined: Sep 17, 2008 Messages: How Harlon Barnett rekindled his love for Michigan State football a fourth time. Barnett coached the defensive backs his entire 11 years under Mark Dantonio at MSU, and was promoted to assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator prior to the 2015 Cotton Bowl.

Harlon Barnett back to MSU as DBs Coach. His lone kickoff return came with Cleveland in 1990 and went for … Post New Thread. Back Add. Barnett, who played for the Spartans from 1986-89, coached at MSU under former head coach Mark Dantonio from 2007-17. There was also speculation that FSU running the 3-4 was not Barnett’s decision. The former Michigan State defensive back will coach DBs on Mel Tucker's staff, the program announced Thursday. Either way, he’s got some years under his belt running the 3-4. Harlon Barnett knew a lot about Michigan State and a little about Mel Tucker. Barnett left Michigan State after the 2017 season to be the defensive coordinator at Florida State. EAST LANSING — Harlon Barnett is coming back to Michigan State football after two years away from his alma mater.. Harlon Barnett is coming back to East Lansing — again. Barnett's return to MSU, ... How Harlon Barnett found his way back to Michigan State.