Nick Barnett was drafted No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value

2003 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall

Nick Barnett Oregon State Draft

Nick Barnett was drafted No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value

Overall pick
#29
Round
1
Draft class
2003
NFL games
153
Years as starter
9
Career AV
604th at Oregon State

The pick

How Nick Barnett came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

Green Bay Packers

Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall · NFC North

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
Measurables
236 lbs
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value

Games played
153
Seasons as a starter
9
Career approximate value
604th among Oregon State picks
AV with the drafting club
5083% of career value
Final season
201310 years after the draft

Around pick 29

Who came off the board on either side of Nick Barnett.

Oregon State in the 2003 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other LB picks from Oregon State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nick Barnett in the 2003 NFL Draft

Nick Barnett is a Linebacker out of Oregon State selected No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Nick Barnett drafted?

Nick Barnett was selected No. 29 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/nick-barnett.

What college did Nick Barnett play for?

Nick Barnett played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-10. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.

How did Nick Barnett's NFL career turn out?

153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/nick-barnett.