19DJ Barnes
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West Florida → Kent State
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Bio
DJ Barnes is a nickelback from Tallahassee, FL who transferred to Kent State from West Florida. Standing 5'8" and weighing 170 pounds, Barnes appeared in all 12 games during the 2025 season. He recorded 30 total tackles (20 unassisted, 10 assisted) and 2.0 tackles for loss for 2 yards. Barnes forced a fumble at Texas Tech and posted a season-high 6 tackles against Massachusetts. From Florida HS · Tallahassee, FL.
DJ Barnes appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSeniorHeight5'8"Weight170 lbHometownTallahassee, FLHigh schoolFlorida HSConferenceMid-AmericanPrevious schoolWest FloridaTransfer year2025
Production · 2026 · 8 GP
Defense
6
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
1
PBU
1
QB HUR
Career path
FLORIDA HSTallahassee, FL
WEST FLORIDAthrough 2024
KENT STATE2025 — present
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