Harlon Barnett

Assistant Head Coach, Pittsburgh · ACC · FBS · since 2026

Experience

10 stints

Assistant Head Coach · Safeties
Pittsburgh
2026–present1 season
Assistant Head Coach · Safeties
Northwestern
2024–20252 seasons
Head CoachInterim
Michigan State
20231 season
Defensive Backs
Michigan State
2020–20234 seasons
Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Backs
Florida State
2018–20192 seasons
Associate Head Coach · Co-Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Backs
Michigan State
20171 season

Harlon Barnett

Drawing the tree…

Coached under 10 people at 6 programs, most recently Pat Narduzzi, David Braun and Mel Tucker

Mentored 11 people at 1 program, most recently Chris Kapilovic, Courtney Hawkins and Diron Reynolds

Succeeded 9 people at 4 programs, most recently Cory Sanders, Mel Tucker and Paul Haynes

Succeeded by 10 people at 4 programs, most recently Blue Adams, Jonathan Smith and Adam Fuller