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DJ Barnes
DB · #19 ·
Transfer
Height5'10"
Weight160 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredDJ Barnes (DB) officially transferred from University of West Florida to Kent State University
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Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
2025 (Junior) Appeared in all 12 games for the Golden Flashes Recorded 30 total tackles (20 unassisted, 10 assisted) Had 2.0 tackles for loss for 2 yards Forced a fumble at Texas Tech Posted a season-high 6 tackles against Massachusetts Had 5 tackles at both Oklahoma and Florida State
Hometown
🏴Tallahassee, FL
High schoolFlorida HS
Scholarship--
Career path
- TransferredDJ Barnes (DB) officially transferred from University of West Florida to Kent State University
- CommittedJan 4, 2025DJ Barnes (DB) committed to Kent State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kent State University | 6 | 0 | 99 | Med. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025 | Kent State University | 12 | 3 | 305 | Med. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 20 |
| 2024 |  University of West Florida | 10 | 10 | -- | Med. | 4 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 18 |
| 2023 | University of West Florida | 12 | 11 | -- | Med. | 3 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 26 |
| Career | 40 | 24 | 404 | Med. | 7 | 9 | 1 | 92 | 70 |
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026