Jeff Barnes
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | March 1, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Hayward (Hayward, California) | ||||||||
| College | California | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 5th round, 139th overall pick | ||||||||
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Jeff Barnes (born March 1, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2] He was a member of the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders from 1977 to 1987 of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Raiders in the 5th round of the 1977 NFL draft.[1]
Jeff Barnes grew up in Hayward and attended Hayward High School from 1969 to 1973. Barnes excelled on defense for the Farmers using his size at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds to intimidate anyone who dared to carry the ball on his turf. A big time hitter who struck fear into the hearts of his opponents, Barnes made 1st All-HAAL and All-South County his junior year (1971) and senior year (1972).
College career
After graduation from Hayward High in 1973, he then continued his football career at Chabot College during the 1973 and 1974 seasons. Barnes was also a special teams starter, blocking two kicks which were recovered for touchdowns. He made All-Golden Gate conference and attracted the attention of major college football coaches around the country for his rough and rugged style of play at linebacker.
Barnes is one of the toughest defensive players to ever play for the Gladiators. He was elected to the Chabot Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. After playing at Chabot for two years, Barnes transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, from 1975-1976, helping the Golden Bears to a 1975 Pacific-8 title. His outstanding play at Cal prompted the Oakland Raiders to select Barnes in the fifth round of the 1977 NFL draft.
