Lemuel Jackson Barney (Born September 8, 1945, in Gulfport, Mississippi) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions.

He played college football at Jackson State University and was a second round draft choice in 1967. He was named 1967's defensive rookie of the year, and went on to be selected to seven Pro Bowls. He had 56 career interceptions, and also gained over 1000 yards each returning kickoffs and punts.

He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

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• Hall of Fame bio