updates | February 07, 2026

JT Barrett - Age, Family, Bio

Quarterback who won the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship as a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2015. He was considered a Heisman Trophy candidate early in the season before breaking his ankle in a game against the Michigan Wolverines.

Before Fame

He was a three-sport athlete at S.H. Rider High School in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Trivia

In 2014, he set an Ohio State record by scoring 45 touchdowns in a single season.

Family Life

He has brothers named Stephen and Xavier.

Associated With

He was the backup to quarterback Braxton Miller at Ohio State until Miller went down with a shoulder injury.