Rashidi Barnes

Rashidi Jahi Barnes (born June 26, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft.

College career Barnes attended Colorado where during three season he appeared in 28 games over three years and recorded three interceptions for 29 return yards, the first of which he returned 26 yards for a touchdown.

On September 6, 1997, Barnes, a sophomore linebacker, recorded his first career interception when on the third play of the second half against Colorado State he intercepted a pass from Moses Moreno returning it 26-yards for a touchdown. Because of his touchdown return he was named the Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week.

On September 5, 1998, he recorded 13 tackles against Colorado State. On November 14, he recorded his second career interception, this one against Iowa State.

On December 31, 1999, Colorado beat Boston College 62–28 in the Insight.com Bowl. During the game, Barnes, a senior free safety, intercepted quarterback Brian St. Pierre and returned it for 21-yards.

Professional career 2000 NFL draft On April 16, 2000, Barnes was selected in the seventh round (225th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.

On July 10, 2000, he signed his rookie four-year contract. As a rookie, he appeared in 14 games recording 14 tackles and one punt return. On September 2, 2001, he was released by the Browns during final cuts. After two seasons in Europe, he signed a two-year contract with the Washington Redskins on June 18, 2003.