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Dolphins add former UCF interim coach Danny Barrett to staff

Danny Barrett, a Lake Worth High grad who was UCF’s interim coach four games this past season, has been hired by the Dolphins as running backs coach.

Danny Barrett in his CFL days

Barrett, 54, graduated from Lake Worth in 1979 as a star quarterback, leading the Trojans to an undefeated season in 1978, according to the school’s web site.

He attended the University of Cincinnati and was an Honorable Mention Associated Press All-American in 1982.

He went on to have a distinguished career in the CFL, throwing for 23,419 yards and 133 touchdowns in his career.