Brandon Barnes

Started in all 13 games at safety for the Red Wolves defense, finishing with 68 total tackles (32 solo, 36 assisted), ranking fourth on the team in total tackles … Logged 2.5 tackles for loss … Recorded one interception and two pass breakups … Posted a season-high nine tackles against Louisiana. Appeared in nine games … Tallied seven tackles with six solo stops. Two-time second-team all-district … Rated by On3, 247Sports.com and Rivals as a 3-star recruit … Displayed versatility by playing both wide receiver and defensive back for Skyline High School in Dallas, while also seeing time at quarterback in 2023 … Defensively, had 43 tackles and two interceptions as a junior … Offensively, rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns, while completing 45 of 79 passes for 423 yards and three scores … Also competes in track and field as a long and triple jumper … Committed to the Red Wolves over Arizona State.