Harlon Barnett was drafted No. 101 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 99 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #101
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2330th at Michigan State
The pick
How Harlon Barnett came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2330th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 417% of career value
- Final season
- 19966 years after the draft
Around pick 101
Who came off the board on either side of Harlon Barnett.
Tennessee
LSU
UL Monroe
Stanford
Michigan State in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Harlon Barnett in the 1990 NFL Draft
Harlon Barnett is a Defensive back out of Michigan State selected No. 101 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Harlon Barnett drafted?
Harlon Barnett was selected No. 101 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/harlon-barnett.
What college did Harlon Barnett play for?
Harlon Barnett played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Harlon Barnett's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/harlon-barnett.