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July 31, 2026 · scoutszn.com/player/10873
Zakye Barker
LB · North Texas · Sr · #3
5-11 · 225 lbs
· Norcross, GA · Norcross HS
Draft eligible 2027 · 3★ recruit (Nat. #2120)
Draft eligible 2027 · 3★ recruit (Nat. #2120)
5.8
Priority UDFA
Floor 5.5 · Ceiling 5.9
Scouting Summary
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.
Production
| Year | Team | GP | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Norcross HS | 12 | 152 tkl · 99 solo · 30 TFL · 2.5 sacks · 3 PD · 1 FF |
| 2020 | Norcross HS | 14 | 155 tkl · 103 solo · 37 TFL · 8 sacks · 3 PD |
| 2021 | Norcross HS | 12 | 1 INT · 149 tkl · 94 solo · 40 TFL · 3 sacks · 3 PD · 3 FF |
| 2023 | East Carolina Pirates | 12 | 20 tkl · 12 solo |
| 2024 | East Carolina Pirates | 12 | 84 tkl · 27 solo · 2 sacks · 1 PD |
| 2025 | SMU Mustangs | 12 | 24 tkl · 8 solo · 1 PD |
Path
| 2025 portal | East Carolina Pirates → SMU |
| 2026 portal | SMU → North Texas (3★ transfer, #2071) |
| 2026 role | LB1 |
Representation
| Status | Unknown |
Profile Tags
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