8Marcellus Barnes Jr.
CB · RS SO/TR
3-SOTRANSFER
Syracuse → SMU
Syracuse → SMUCurrent depth chart
RCB1Starter3-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is a 6'1", 180-pound right cornerback for SMU, wearing number 8. A transfer from Syracuse, the Chattanooga native is a redshirt sophomore entering the 2026 class. In 2025, Barnes appeared in games recording 32 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 6 pass deflections, 2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery. From Syracuse · Chattanooga, TN.
Marcellus Barnes Jr. appeared in 12 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight6'1"Weight175 lbHometownChattanooga, TNHigh schoolSyracuseRecruiting4 · No. 318 national · 2024 classConferenceACCPrevious schoolSyracuseTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
SYRACUSEChattanooga, TN
SYRACUSE2024
SMU2025 — present
Transferred in