John Barrett Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Coldwater, Mich. High School: Coldwater Position: Throws

2007 (Indoor/Outdoor): Redshirted

High School: Three-year letterwinner in track and field and four-year letterwinner in wrestling ... Was a state finalist in the discus, earning all-conference honors as a senior ... Also was an all-state honoree in the shot put and in wrestling as a senior ... Placed fifth in the state meet in the shot put (51'4 3/4) in 2006 and was regional runner-up in the discus (153'7).

Personal: Michael and Nancy Barrett ... Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Born June 24, 1988.