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Javari Barnett

RB · #24 ·
Height6'1"
Weight235 lbs
Est. eligibility5 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
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Background

Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals · Position ranks: #37 (ESPN), #38 (Rivals), #41 (ESPN) · State ranks: #73 (247), #73 (Rivals), #91 (ESPN) · Played for head coach Jayson Roberts at Tampa Bay Tech · Played two years at Tampa Bay Tech after transferring from Carrollwood Day · Opened his senior season with a 160-yard rushing game against Florida's defending 7A state champions · Also ran track in high school · Offers included Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, Cincinnati, Florida, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Maryland, Miami (Fla.), Michigan State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, and West Virginia Born Dec. 16, 2006 · Son of Dalia Barnett · Majoring in recreation, sport, and tourism

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁦󠁬󠁿Tampa, FL
High schoolTampa Bay Tech
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    Javari Barnett (RB) enrolled in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SignedDec 3, 2025
    Javari Barnett (RB) signed with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSOFF SNAPSPRODCARYPCRUSH YDSRUSH TDRECREC YDSYPRREC TD
2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
6022High276.91852000.00
Career6022High276.91852000.00
Injury history
Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 8, 2026