Cody Barton

Cody Likeke Barton (born November 13, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Barton was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (88th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. He made his professional debut in Week 3 of the 2019 season and recorded his first takeaway in the same game after recovering a muffed punt from New Orleans Saints returner Deonte Harris. He spent the majority of his rookie season on Seattle's special teams units and led the team in special teams snaps. He became a starting linebacker in the 2020 season.

Washington Commanders

Barton signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders on March 16, 2023. He suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 28, 2023. On November 22, the Commanders reactivated Barton.

Denver Broncos On March 18, 2024, Barton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos. In a Week 7 victory over the New Orleans Saints on October 17, 2024, Barton scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard fumble return. Barton also recorded eight tackles, a pass deflection, and a strip sack. This led to him being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Tennessee Titans On March 13, 2025, Barton signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.

NFL career statistics LegendBoldCareer high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL FF FR Yds TD PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD2019 SEA 16 2 23 9 14 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 — — 02020 SEA 16 2 35 24 11 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 02021 SEA 16 1 37 23 14 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 — — 02022 SEA 17 11 136 84 52 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 6 2 11 5.5 10 02023 WAS 13 13 121 67 54 0.0 3 0 1 5 0 1 1 52 52.0 52 02024 DEN 17 14 106 53 53 1.5 2 1 1 52 1 5 2 71 35.5 56 02025 TEN 17 17 81 37 44 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 11 3 25 8.3 24 1Career 112 60 539 297 242 4.5 14 3 3 57 1 25 8 159 19.9 56 1

Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL FF FR Yds TD PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD2019 SEA 2 2 8 4 4 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 — — 02020 SEA 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 02022 SEA 1 1 9 4 5 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 — — 02024 DEN 1 1 8 2 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0Career 5 4 26 11 15 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 — — 0

Personal life Barton's older brother, Jackson, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft as an offensive tackle, and is currently a free agent. They played in the same class at Utah after Jackson redshirted. His younger brother, Lander, is also a linebacker and currently plays college football for Utah. His sister, Dani, is a member of the United States women's national volleyball team.