Breaking: Ex-Ohio State Quarterback JT Barrett Lands New Job

© Provided by The Spun ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 29: J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a 1-yard touchdown run against the USC Trojans during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Former Ohio State star J.T. Barrett has a new role with the Detroit Lions.

Barrett, who was an offensive assistant on Dan Campbell's staff in the Motor City this past season, now has the title of assistant quarterbacks coach, the Lions confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.

Barrett will continue working with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell and passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand. 

Detroit announced a slew of coaching transactions on Wednesday, including the hires of Scottie Montgomery and Dre Thompson. 

Barrett, 28, signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2018 after a decorated career at Ohio State. He spent time with the Saints and Seahawks' practice squads and also had a stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019-20.

Barrett signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League in 2022, but suffered an injury and was eventually moved to the retired list, which led to the three-time first-team All-Big Ten selection transitioning into coaching.