Former OSU QB J.T. Barrett Joins Detroit Lions as Offensive Assistant

J.T.Barrett isn't the most popular man in the state of Michigan after leading Ohio State to four victories in four tries over the archrival UM, but he is a coach for the state's professional team.

The Detroit Lions have a new assistant.

His college success made him famous.

He threw for 9,434 yards and 104 touchdown in 50 games for the Scarlet and Gray. He scored on the ground 43 times.

During his four years at Ohio State, the team won a national championship and two Big Ten titles, but he missed the College Football Playoff due to an injury.

He was on the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints and PittsburghSteelers. He was a member of the Seattle Seahawks before they decided to part ways with him.

While he didn't make it as an NFL quarterback, he was praised for his leadership and will look to translate that to the coaching ranks.

"I've been around a lot of good people," Joe said. I think J.T.Barrett is the most knowledgeable about how to play quarterback. I knew how to be a leader for the guys on the team, but he took it to a different level for me and I was able to witness that.

As the Lions looked to fill out their coaching staff for the upcoming season, comments like that made by one of the best quarterbacks in the league made a big difference.

DJ Chark, a free agent, and Jameson Williams, the 12th pick in the draft, are new additions to the passing game.