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Arnold Barnes III is a running back from New Orleans, LA, who prepped at Booker T. Washington High School. As a senior, he rushed for 1,722 yards and 22 touchdowns, including 202 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 carries against St. Amant. Barnes transferred to Iowa State after three seasons at Tulane. In 2023, he appeared in six games with 19 carries for 67 yards. During the 2024 campaign, he played in 14 games and ranked second on the team with 402 rushing yards on 87 carries while scoring six rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. In 2025, he appeared in 13 games with one start, recording 51 rushes for 217 yards and averaging 4.3 yards per carry. From Booker T. Washington · New Orleans, LA.

Arnold Barnes III appeared in 13 of 14 games in 2025.

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