J.T. Barrett Dec 29, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) celebrates after the game against the USC Trojans in the 2017 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett is a legend in the college football world, and now he’s trying his hand at coaching, accepting a job with the Detroit Lions. The three-time Big Ten Quarterback of the Year has signed with the Lions as an offensive assistant, marking his first coaching job in either the NFL or college football following his playing career.

The Lions announced the move on Twitter Saturday morning.

Barrett was a four-year starter at Ohio State from 2014 to 2018, leading the Buckeyes to three Big Ten championships, two College Football Playoff appearances, and an undefeated 4-0 record against the rival Michigan Wolverines.

As a redshirt freshman filling in for injured starting quarterback Braxon Miller, was a Heisman Trophy contender in his first season as a starter before suffering an ankle injury in the final regular season game. The Buckeyes went on to win the inaugural College Football Playoff behind the heroics of third-string quarterback Cardale Jones and star running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Following his career at Ohio State, Barrett signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent and stayed with the team for multiple years on the practice squad. Barrett was also a practice squad player for the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers during his professional stint and finished his playing career with the Edmonton Elks in the Canadian Football League.

Widely, known for his leadership during his time at Ohio State, most in the college football world thought it was just a matter of time before Barrett moved into coaching. Upon hearing that it finally happened, the football world reacted accordingly.

It is at least a little ironic that he’s beginning his coaching career in the state of Michigan given his dominance and disdain for the Wolverines throughout his playing career, but hopefully he and the Michigan faithful can put the past behind them.

[Detriot Lions]