File LB-119 · National rank 894 · 2027 class
Zakye Barker
5'11"Height
225 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Quick Notes
Zakye Barker is a senior linebacker who landed at North Texas after stops at SMU and East Carolina Pirates and projects as a starter. A high-upside linebacker, he profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status
Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#119
LB / 1592
#894
Overall / 15102
Nearest at LB
- #117Robert Woodyard Jr.5.8
- #118Walker O'Steen5.8
- #119Zakye Barker5.8
- #120Dickson Agu5.7
- #121Edwin Spillman5.7
Scouting Verdict
Second-team All-AAC at East Carolina in 2024, but the accolade is two seasons stale — he did not hold a role at SMU before landing here. Benchmarked to that gap.
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LB Keys
2025 · SMU Mustangs
24
Tot
Better than 58% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
0
TFL
Better than 41% of 140 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#2120
National
#217
Position
#175
State
Career Production
3 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Tot | Sacks | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SMU Mustangs | 12 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | East Carolina Pirates | 12 | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | East Carolina Pirates | 12 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer (2 stints)
East Carolina Pirates→SMU→North Texas
2026
★★★
Stars
#2071
National
#164
Position
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