Troy Barnett

Troy Anthony Barnett (born May 24, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Barnett was initially signed by the Patriots as a free agent in April 1994 when he was working at McDonald's. In a game against the Chicago Bears in October 1994, Barnett blocked a field goal attempt to help secure the Patriots 6–3 victory in what teammate Mike Pitts called "probably the biggest play of the season right there."

After starting 15 games for the Patriots in 1995, Barnett was waived before the start of the 1996 season. He was then signed by the Redskins and played 3 games for the Redskins.

Barnett was signed during the 1997 offseason but was waived before the regular season began.

Personal life Barnett's nephew, Alonza Barnett is a quarterback for James Madison.