Cody Barton

Cody Likeke Barton (born November 13, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos.

Cody Barton

Barton with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020
No. 50 – Tennessee Titans
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1996-11-13) November 13, 1996 (age 28) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:	Brighton (Cottonwood Heights, Utah)[1][2]
College:	Utah (2015–2018)
NFL draft:	2019: 3rd round, 88th pick
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2019–2022) Washington Commanders (2023) Denver Broncos (2024) Tennessee Titans (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 458 Sacks: 3.5 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 3 Pass deflections: 14 Interceptions: 5 Defensive touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m)	237 lb (108 kg)	31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.64 s	1.61 s	2.71 s	4.03 s	6.90 s	32.5 in (0.83 m)	9 ft 8 in (2.95 m)	30 reps
All values from NFL Combine[3][4]

Seattle Seahawks

Barton was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (88th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.^[5] He made his professional debut in Week 3 of the 2019 season and recorded his first takeaway in the same game after recovering a muffed punt from New Orleans Saints returner Deonte Harris.^[6] He spent the majority of his rookie season on Seattle's special teams units and led the team in special teams snaps.^[7] He became a starting linebacker in the 2020 season.^[8]

Washington Commanders

Barton signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders on March 16, 2023.^[9] He suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 28, 2023.^[10] On November 22, the Commanders reactivated Barton.^[11]

Denver Broncos

On March 18, 2024, Barton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos.^[12] In a Week 7 victory over the New Orleans Saints on October 17, 2024, Barton scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard fumble return. Barton also recorded eight tackles, a pass deflection, and a strip sack.^[13] This led to him being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.^[14]

Tennessee Titans

On March 13, 2025, Barton signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.^[15][16][17]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Fumbles				Interceptions
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	FF	FR	Yds	TD	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2019	SEA	16	2	23	9	14	0.0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	—	—	0
2020	SEA	16	2	35	24	11	0.0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	—	0
2021	SEA	16	1	37	24	13	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	—	—	0
2022	SEA	17	11	136	84	52	2.0	4	0	0	0	0	6	2	11	5.5	10	0
2023	WAS	13	13	121	67	54	0.0	3	0	1	5	0	1	1	52	52.0	52	0
2024	DEN	17	14	106	53	53	1.5	2	1	1	52	1	5	2	71	35.5	56	0
Career		95	43	458	260	198	3.5	10	3	3	57	1	14	5	134	26.8	56	0

Postseason

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Fumbles				Interceptions
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	FF	FR	Yds	TD	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2019	SEA	2	2	8	4	4	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	—	—	0
2020	SEA	1	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	—	0
2022	SEA	1	1	9	4	5	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	—	—	0
2024	DEN	1	1	8	2	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	—	0
Career		5	4	26	11	15	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	—	—	0

Personal life

Barton's older brother, Jackson, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft as an offensive tackle, and currently plays for the Cleveland Browns.^[18] They played in the same class at Utah after Jackson redshirted.^[19] His younger brother, Lander, is also a linebacker and currently plays college football for Utah.^[20] His sister, Dani, is a member of the United States women's national volleyball team.^[21]